Answer
Factoring
Work Step by Step
If there is no constant term, we find:
$$ax^2+bx+c=0 \\ ax^2+bx=0 \\ x(ax+b)=0$$
Thus, we see that if there is no constant term, the equation can easily be factored, so factoring is the better method.
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 11 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - 11.2 The Quadratic Formula - 11.2 Exercise Set - Page 713: 52
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