Solving Quadratics by Factoring

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Solve by factoring: x² + 3x - 18 = 0

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x = 3 and x = -6

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What is the first question you ask yourself when factoring a polynomial?

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Is there a GCF?

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Solve for the values of x: (x - 3)(x + 6) = 0

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{ 3, -6 }

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What is the vertex of the quadratic function: y = x² - 6x + 11?

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(3,2)

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Which is the vertex of y = x² + 16x + 71?

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V(-8, 7)

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What does GCF stand for in factoring?

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Greatest Common Factor

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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y = ax² + bx + c

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How do you find the roots of a quadratic equation?

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By factoring, using the quadratic formula, or completing the square.

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What is the quadratic formula?

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x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / (2a)

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What does it mean for a quadratic to be factored completely?

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It means it is expressed as a product of linear factors.