Factoring and Complete the Square (12/12)

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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, that when multiplied together give the original expression.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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How do you find the zeros of a quadratic function?

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To find the zeros of a quadratic function, set the function equal to zero and solve for x using factoring, completing the square, or the quadratic formula.

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What is completing the square?

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What is the quadratic formula?

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x = 1 and -3

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x = -1 and -3

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m = 8 ± √5

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The only zero is 4.

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m = -6 ± √17