Factoring Trinomials (a=1)

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What is a trinomial?

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

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What does it mean to factor a trinomial?

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Factoring a trinomial involves rewriting it as a product of two binomials.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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The standard form is ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What is the first step in factoring a trinomial when a=1?

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Identify two numbers that multiply to c and add to b.

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(y - 3)(y - 6)

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(k + 1)(k + 11)

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(x + 1)(x - 14)

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(z + 1)(z + 99)

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(x - 11)(x + 4)

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with two terms, such as a + b.