Factoring Trinomials

Factoring Trinomials

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Flashcard

Mathematics

8th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
HSA.APR.C.4, HSF-IF.C.7C

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a trinomial?

Back

A trinomial is a polynomial that consists of three terms, typically in the form ax^2 + bx + c.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to factor a polynomial?

Back

Factoring a polynomial means to express it as a product of its factors, which are polynomials of lower degrees.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference of squares formula?

Back

The difference of squares formula states that a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b).

Tags

CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you factor the trinomial x^2 + bx + c?

Back

To factor x^2 + bx + c, find two numbers that multiply to c and add to b, then express it as (x + m)(x + n) where m and n are those numbers.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first step in factoring a trinomial?

Back

The first step in factoring a trinomial is to identify the coefficients of the terms and check if there is a common factor.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a perfect square trinomial?

Back

A perfect square trinomial is a trinomial that can be expressed as the square of a binomial, in the form (a + b)^2 or (a - b)^2.

Tags

CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you factor the expression 4x^2 - 25?

Back

4x^2 - 25 can be factored using the difference of squares formula: (2x + 5)(2x - 5).

Tags

CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4

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