11/22 Factoring Review

Front

What is the difference of squares formula?

Back

Front

Factor the expression: x^2 - 9

Back

(x + 3)(x - 3)

Front

What is the process to factor a trinomial of the form k^2 + bx + c?

Back

Look for two numbers that multiply to c and add to b, then express as (k + m)(k + n) where m and n are those numbers.

Front

Factor the expression: k^2 + 7k + 10

Back

(k + 2)(k + 5)

Front

What does GCF stand for in factoring?

Back

GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, which is the largest factor that divides two or more numbers.

Front

Find the GCF of 2x + 8x.

Back

2x

Front

What is a coefficient in a polynomial?

Back

A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of a polynomial.

Front

If a polynomial is missing an exponent, what should be placed in that position?

Back

A zero as a coefficient placeholder.

Front

Factor the trinomial: 4x^2 - 20x + 25

Back

(2x - 5)^2

Front

What is the first step in factoring a polynomial?

Back

Identify the GCF of all terms.