Factoring Quadratics a = 1

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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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What does it mean for a quadratic to be factorable?

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A quadratic is factorable if it can be expressed as the product of two binomials.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What is the relationship between the roots and factors of a quadratic?

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CCSS.HSA.APR.B.2

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What are the steps to factor a quadratic expression?

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1. Write the expression in standard form. 2. Identify a, b, and c. 3. Find two numbers that multiply to ac and add to b. 4. Rewrite the middle term and factor by grouping.

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