6.02 Homework - 12/9/2024

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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, called factors.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with three terms, typically in the form ax^2 + bx + c.

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(x - 7)(x - 6)

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(k - 6)(k + 4)

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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 = 0, where a, b, and c are constants.

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How do you find the roots of a quadratic equation?

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What is the quadratic formula?

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What is the relationship between the factors and roots of a polynomial?

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The roots of a polynomial are the values of x that make the polynomial equal to zero, and they correspond to the factors of the polynomial.

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(x - 6)(x + 3)

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(n + 7)(n + 9)