U4 Practice Test

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What is the process of factoring a polynomial?

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Factoring a polynomial involves expressing it as a product of its factors, which are polynomials of lower degrees.

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2x(x + 1)(x + 16)

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The GCF is 2x.

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2x(6x - 5)(6x + 5)

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What does it mean to factor completely?

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To factor completely means to break down a polynomial into its simplest factors that cannot be factored further.

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(x - 1)(x + 12)

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is written in descending order of the degree of its terms.

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The degree is 3.

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What is the zero-product property?

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