Beginning & Intermediate Algebra
Because the leading coefficient is 2 (not 1), the simple "m+n=bm+n=b and m⋅n=cm\(\cdot\) n=c" integer-pair method for: x2+bx+cx^2+bx+c does not directly apply; one must use factoring by grouping or the AC method instead
Because the constant term 3 is small, the method fails due to insufficient factor pairs to test
Because 5 is prime, no integer pair exists for this polynomial and the method always fails when the middle coefficient is prime
Because the polynomial has a positive discriminant, the method fails and a numerical root-finding technique must be used