Factoring Quadratics

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What is factoring in algebra?

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Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into a product of simpler expressions, or factors, that when multiplied together give the original expression.

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What is a quadratic expression?

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What is the factored form of a quadratic expression?

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What is the zero-product property?

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What is the difference of squares?

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How do you factor a perfect square trinomial?

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What is the first step in factoring a quadratic expression?

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The first step in factoring a quadratic expression is to look for a common factor in all terms.

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What does it mean for a quadratic expression to be prime?

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A quadratic expression is considered prime if it cannot be factored into the product of two binomials with real coefficients.