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| - | Now, for the two multipliers. If there is no $a$ value, this factoring method is extremely simple as it's practically plug 'n chug. However, if there is one, and especially if it is a composite number, it can get complicated quickly. For this example I chose one with an $a$ value to entice the brain a bit. If it is a prime number, the modifiers are easy as it **has** to be $1$ and the $a$ value. Note that the order of the modifiers does **not** matter((if you think about it, the x and y values would just swap places if they were flipped)). For composite numbers, you may have to guess and check for possible modifier/ | + | Now, for the two multipliers, they will be the factors of $a$. If there is no $a$ value, this factoring method is extremely simple as they will both be $1$, thus it's practically plug 'n chug. However, if there is an $a$ value, and especially if it is a composite number, it can get complicated quickly. For this example I chose one with an $a$ value to entice the brain a bit. If it is a prime number, the modifiers are easy as it **has** to be $1$ and the $a$ value. Note that the order of the modifiers does **not** matter((if you think about it, the x and y values would just swap places if they were flipped)). For composite numbers, you may have to guess and check for possible modifier/ |
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