Solve Quadratics by Factoring

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What is the Zero-Product Property?

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If the product of two factors is zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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How do you apply the Zero-Product Property to solve (x − 11)(5x + 1) = 0?

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Set each factor equal to zero: x - 11 = 0 or 5x + 1 = 0, leading to solutions x = 11 or x = -1/5.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What are the solutions to the equation (x + 4)(x − 3) = 0?

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The solutions are x = -4 and x = 3.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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How do you factor the quadratic equation 6x² - x - 2 = 0?

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The equation can be factored as (3x + 2)(2x - 1) = 0.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What are the solutions to the equation 6x² - x - 2 = 0?

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The solutions are x = 2/3 and x = -1/2.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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How do you factor the quadratic equation 3x² + 9x - 30 = 0?

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The equation can be factored as 3(x + 5)(x - 2) = 0.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What are the solutions to the equation 3x² + 9x - 30 = 0?

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The solutions are x = 2 and x = -5.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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How do you factor the quadratic equation x² + 4x - 32 = 0?

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The equation can be factored as (x + 8)(x - 4) = 0.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What are the solutions to the equation x² + 4x - 32 = 0?

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The solutions are x = -8 and x = 4.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What is a quadratic equation?

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A quadratic equation is a polynomial equation of the form ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0.