Solve by Factoring and Square root

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Define 'Factoring' in mathematics.

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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 the square root of a number?

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The square root of a number 'x' is a value 'y' such that y² = x.

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Solve by taking the square root: 4x² = 100

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±5

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Solve: x² - 4 = 77

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±9

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Solve using square roots: (h - 2)² = 9

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h = 5, -1

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Solve by square roots: -x² = -64

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{8, -8}

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What does it mean if an equation has 'No Real Solutions'?

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It means that there are no values of the variable that satisfy the equation.

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Solve using square roots: x² = 9

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±3

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What is the principle of taking square roots in equations?

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When solving an equation, taking the square root of both sides can yield two solutions: the positive and negative roots.

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Define 'Quadratic Equation'.

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A quadratic equation is a polynomial equation of the form ax² + bx + c = 0, where a ≠ 0.