Factoring Quadratic Polynomials

Factoring Quadratic Polynomials

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Flashcard

Mathematics

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
HSA.APR.C.4, HSF-IF.C.7A, HSA-REI.B.4B

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a quadratic polynomial?

Back

A quadratic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 2, typically in the form ax² + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to factor a polynomial?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic polynomial?

Back

The standard form of a quadratic polynomial is ax² + bx + c.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the general method for factoring quadratic polynomials?

Back

The general method involves finding two numbers that multiply to ac (the product of a and c) and add to b.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the coefficients in a quadratic polynomial?

Back

The coefficients a, b, and c determine the shape and position of the parabola represented by the quadratic polynomial.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the GCF (Greatest Common Factor) and how is it used in factoring?

Back

The GCF is the largest factor that divides all terms in a polynomial. It is used to simplify the polynomial before further factoring.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you factor a quadratic polynomial when a = 1?

Back

When a = 1, you look for two numbers that add to b and multiply to c.

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