Factoring Trinomials

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial that consists of three terms, typically in the form of ax^2 + bx + c.

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What does it mean to factor a trinomial?

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Factoring a trinomial means rewriting 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 ax^2 + bx + c = 0.

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What is the relationship between the coefficients and roots of a trinomial?

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The sum of the roots is equal to -b/a and the product of the roots is equal to c/a.

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(x - 12)(x + 12)

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(x - 3)(x - 2)

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(n + 7)(n + 9)

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(v + 7)(v + 4)

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(k + 4)(k - 6)

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that consists of two terms, typically in the form of ax + b.