Factoring Quick Check

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What is the difference of squares formula?

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Factor the expression: x^2 - 16

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(x + 4)(x - 4)

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What is the first step in factoring a quadratic expression?

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

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Factor the expression: 5x^2 + 20x - 105

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5(x - 3)(x + 7)

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What does it mean to factor completely?

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

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Factor the expression: k^2 + 2k - 63

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(k - 7)(k + 9)

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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Factor the expression: 4x^2 - 25

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

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What is a perfect square trinomial?

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Factor the expression: v^2 + 11v + 28

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(v + 7)(v + 4)