Flashcard: Factoring

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Factor: x² - 16x + 48

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(x - 12)(x - 4)

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Factor: x² + 9x - 36

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(x + 12)(x - 3)

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Factor: k² - 2k - 24

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(k + 4)(k - 6)

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Factor: k² + 7k + 10

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(k + 2)(k + 5)

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Factor: x² - 30x + 225

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(x - 15)²

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Definition: Factoring

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The process of breaking down an expression into a product of simpler factors.

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Definition: Quadratic Expression

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An expression of the form ax² + bx + c where a, b, and c are constants.

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Definition: Roots of a Quadratic Equation

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The values of x that make the equation equal to zero.

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Definition: Perfect Square Trinomial

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A trinomial that can be expressed as the square of a binomial.

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Example: Factor x² - 9

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(x - 3)(x + 3) - This is a difference of squares.