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 is ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What is the relationship between the coefficients and 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: x² - 15x + 50

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(x - 10)(x - 5)

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Factor: a² - 10a + 25

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(a - 5)²

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Factor: n² + 10n + 25

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(n + 5)²

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Factor Completely: 5v² - 30v + 40

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5(v - 4)(v - 2)

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Factor: 4h² - 17h + 4

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(h - 4)(4h - 1)

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that consists of two terms, typically in the form a + b.