Factoring Polynomials

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Factor: k² - 2k - 24

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(k + 4)(k - 6)

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What is the first step when factoring polynomials?

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Find the GCF

Front

Factor: 3a² + 4a + 1

Back

(3a + 1)(a + 1)

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Factor: 9x² + 9x - 10

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(3x + 5)(3x - 2)

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Factor Completely: 2x² - 2x - 6

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2(x² - x - 3)

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What does GCF stand for in factoring?

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Greatest Common Factor

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How do you factor a trinomial of the form ax² + bx + c?

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Look for two numbers that multiply to ac and add to b.

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What is the difference of squares formula?

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a² - b² = (a + b)(a - b)

Tags

CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4

Front

Factor: x² - 16

Back

(x + 4)(x - 4)

Tags

CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4

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What is a polynomial?

Back

An expression consisting of variables and coefficients, involving only addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.