Factoring Trinomials

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial that consists of three terms, typically in the form ax² + 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 of a quadratic equation is ax² + bx + c = 0.

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What is the relationship between the coefficients and the roots of a trinomial?

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The sum of the roots is equal to -b/a and the product of the roots is equal to c/a.

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Factor the trinomial: 3a² + 4a + 1

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(3a + 1)(a + 1)

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Factor the trinomial: n² + 16n + 63

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(n + 7)(n + 9)

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Factor the trinomial: 2x² + 3x - 9

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(x + 3)(2x - 3)

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Factor the trinomial: x² - 16x + 48

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(x - 12)(x - 4)

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Factor the trinomial: x² + 9x - 36

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(x + 12)(x - 3)

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that consists of two terms.