Factoring Trinomials... a = 1

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with 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 involves 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 is ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What is the significance of the coefficient 'a' in a trinomial?

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In the trinomial ax^2 + bx + c, 'a' determines the direction and width of the parabola when graphed.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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How do you identify the factors of a trinomial when a = 1?

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When a = 1, you look for two numbers that multiply to 'c' and add to 'b'.

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(x - 6)(x - 7)

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(x - 12)(x - 2)

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(x + 1)(x + 8)

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(x - 5)(x - 3)

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(x + 4)(x + 1)