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Factoring Intro - X Game

Factoring Intro - X Game

Assessment

Flashcard

Mathematics

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
HSA-REI.B.4B, 6.EE.B.7, HSA.APR.C.4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is factoring in mathematics?

Back

Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into a product of simpler factors. For example, factoring the expression x^2 - 9 results in (x - 3)(x + 3).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a factor?

Back

A factor is a number or algebraic expression that divides another number or expression evenly, without leaving a remainder. For example, 3 is a factor of 12.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Solving for x means finding the value of x that makes the equation true. For example, in the equation x + 2 = 5, solving for x gives x = 3.

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.B.7

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the zero-product property?

Back

The zero-product property states that if the product of two factors is zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero. For example, if (x - 2)(x + 3) = 0, then x - 2 = 0 or x + 3 = 0.

Tags

CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you factor a quadratic expression?

Back

To factor a quadratic expression of the form ax^2 + bx + c, find two numbers that multiply to ac and add to b. Then, rewrite the expression using these numbers.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference of squares?

Back

The difference of squares is a special factoring pattern that states a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b). For example, x^2 - 16 can be factored as (x - 4)(x + 4).

Tags

CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a trinomial?

Back

A trinomial is a polynomial with three terms. For example, x^2 + 5x + 6 is a trinomial.

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