Flashcard Review Solve by Factoring

Front

What are the zeros of (2x+5)(x-6)?

Back

-5/2, 6

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In the equation (x + 2)(x - 3) = 0, the binomials are called...?

Back

Factors

Front

The two solutions to y= 2x² - x - 3 are...?

Back

-1 and 1.5

Front

What is the first step in solving (x + 2)(x - 3) = 0?

Back

Set each binomial factor equal to zero

Front

What is another word that describes the zeroes of a quadratic function?

Back

x-intercepts

Front

What does it mean to factor a polynomial?

Back

To express it as a product of its factors.

Front

What is the quadratic formula?

Back

x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / (2a)

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

y = ax² + bx + c

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How do you find the x-intercepts of a quadratic function?

Back

Set y = 0 and solve for x.

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

Back

The highest or lowest point of the graph.