Factoring Quadratics

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What is factoring in algebra?

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Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into simpler components, or factors, that when multiplied together give the original expression.

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What is a quadratic expression?

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

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What does it mean to factor a quadratic expression?

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To factor a quadratic expression means to express 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 of a quadratic equation is ax² + bx + c = 0.

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What are the roots of a quadratic equation?

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The roots of a quadratic equation are the values of x that make the equation equal to zero.

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How do you find the roots of a quadratic equation using factoring?

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To find the roots, factor the quadratic expression and set each factor equal to zero.

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What is the relationship between the coefficients and the roots of a quadratic equation?

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For a quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0, the sum of the roots is -b/a and the product of the roots is c/a.

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Factor the expression: x² + 25x + 24

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(x + 24)(x + 1)

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Factor the expression: x² + 2x - 24

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(x + 6)(x - 4)

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Factor the expression: x² - 10x - 24

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(x - 12)(x + 2)