Solve Quadratics by Factoring v2

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What is the Zero-Product Property?

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If the product of two factors is zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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Solve using the Zero-Product Property: (x − 11)(5x + 1) = 0

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x = 11 or x = -\frac{1}{5}

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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Factor and solve: z^2 − 14z + 45 = 0

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z = 5, 9

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What does it mean to factor a quadratic equation?

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Factoring a quadratic equation means expressing it as a product of two binomials.

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Solve using the Zero-Product Property: 7x(x − 6) = 0

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x = 0 and x = 6

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What are the steps to factor a quadratic equation?

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1. Write the equation in standard form. 2. Identify two numbers that multiply to the constant term and add to the linear coefficient. 3. Write the factors as binomials.

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Factor and solve: a^2 + 2a − 24 = 0

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a = -6, 4

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What is a quadratic equation?

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A quadratic equation is a polynomial equation of the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a ≠ 0.

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Solve using the Zero-Product Property: x^2 + 13x + 12 = 0

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x = -12, -1

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What is the significance of the solutions of a quadratic equation?

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The solutions (or roots) of a quadratic equation represent the x-values where the graph of the equation intersects the x-axis.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A