Solving Quadratics by factoring

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What is the first question you ask yourself when factoring a polynomial?

Back

Is there a GCF?

Front

Solve by factoring: x² - 9x + 20 = 0

Back

x = 4 and x = 5

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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Solve for the values of x: (x - 3)(x + 6) = 0

Back

{ 3, -6 }

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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

Back

Set each binomial factor equal to zero

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

Front

Solve x² + 2x - 24 = 0

Back

x = -6, x = 4

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

Front

What does GCF stand for in factoring?

Back

Greatest Common Factor

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What is the purpose of factoring a quadratic equation?

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To find the values of x that make the equation true.

Tags

CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

Front

What is the factored form of x² - 5x + 6?

Back

(x - 2)(x - 3)

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If a quadratic equation is in the form ax² + bx + c = 0, what does 'a' represent?

Back

The coefficient of x².

Front

What are the roots of the equation x² - 4 = 0?

Back

x = 2 and x = -2

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B