Algebra-1

Question Analysis
This question tests the student's ability to factor a quadratic trinomial with a leading coefficient of . The process involves factoring out and then factoring the resulting trinomial.

Key Concept Explanation
When the leading coefficient is , we first factor out to convert the trinomial into a standard form with . Then, we find two numbers that multiply to the constant term and add up to the coefficient of the linear term.

Step-by-step Solution
1. Start with the trinomial:
2. Factor out :