Factoring Trinomials Practice

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with three terms, typically in the form 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 general form of factoring a trinomial?

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The general form is (x + p)(x + q) where p and q are numbers that add to b and multiply to c in ax^2 + bx + c.

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Factor the trinomial: x^2 + 9x - 36

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(x + 12)(x - 3)

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Factor the trinomial: 5x^2 - 7x + 2

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(5x - 2)(x - 1)

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Factor the trinomial: n^2 + 16n + 63

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(n + 7)(n + 9)

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Factor the trinomial: 3v^2 - 4v - 7

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(3v - 7)(v + 1)

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Factor the trinomial: x^2 - 16x + 48

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(x - 12)(x - 4)

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What is the first step in factoring a trinomial?

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Identify the coefficients a, b, and c in the trinomial ax^2 + bx + c.

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How do you find the factors of a trinomial?

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Look for two numbers that multiply to ac and add to b.