Flashcard 5 (Factoring and Solving 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 equation?

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What is the quadratic formula?

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What does it mean to solve for x in an equation?

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To solve for x means to find the value(s) of x that make the equation true.

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What is the significance of the discriminant in a quadratic equation?

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The expression can be factored using the quadratic formula or by completing the square.

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1. Identify a, b, and c. 2. Calculate the discriminant. 3. Use the quadratic formula to find x.

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What is the vertex form of a quadratic function?

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How do you find the x-intercepts of a quadratic function?

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To find the x-intercepts, set the quadratic equation equal to zero and solve for x.

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

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