Factoring Trinomials

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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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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 is ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What is the GCF (Greatest Common Factor)?

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The GCF is the largest factor that divides two or more numbers.

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How do you find the GCF of the terms in a trinomial?

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Identify the common factors of each term and choose the largest one.

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Factor the trinomial: x^2 + 7x - 30

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(x + 10)(x - 3)

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Factor the trinomial: n^2 + 5n - 6

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(n - 1)(n + 6)

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What is the process of factoring by grouping?

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Factoring by grouping involves rearranging and grouping terms to factor out common factors.

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Factor the trinomial: x^2 - 15x + 50

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(x - 10)(x - 5)

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with two terms, such as a + b.