Q2 - HWK 2 - Zero Prod Prop & Comp the Sq Review

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What is the Zero Product Property?

Back

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

Front

Solve for x: (x + 2)(x - 3) = 0

Back

x = -2 or x = 3

Front

What is the first step in solving (x + 2)(x - 3) = 0?

Back

Set each binomial factor equal to zero.

Front

What value of c makes x² + 8x + c a perfect square trinomial?

Back

c = 16

Front

True or False: The solution, root, x-intercept, and zero of a problem are all the same thing.

Back

True

Front

When factoring x² - 4x + 4 = 20, what goes in the blank? (x - __)² = 20

Back

2

Front

What is a perfect square trinomial?

Back

A trinomial that can be expressed as the square of a binomial.

Front

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

Back

Set the equation equal to zero and solve for x.

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What does it mean to factor a quadratic expression?

Back

To express it as a product of its linear factors.

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants.