Why multiply everything inside the brackets?
If you multiplied the x but left the other number alone, you have found a useful place to pause. The outside number counts copies of the whole group.
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Why does x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0 have two answer boxes to fill?
x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0 has two solutions, not one. Once the quadratic is factored, a product equal to zero tells you exactly where they hide.
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