Factoring Test Review

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The zeros of a parabola are the x-values where the function equals zero. For the parabola in the question, the zeros are (1, 0) and (5, 0).

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Factor the expression: 3v^2 - 4v - 7

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The factored form is (3v-7)(v+1).

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Factor the expression: k^2 - 2k - 24

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The factored form is (k+4)(k-6).

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Factor the expression: 8p^3q^4 - 3pq^3m^2 + 6p^3q^2

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The factored form is pq^2(8p^2q^2 - 3m^2q + 6p^2).

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What is the definition of factoring in algebra?

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Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into a product of simpler expressions, or factors, that when multiplied together give the original expression.

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What is a quadratic function?

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What is the vertex of a parabola?

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The vertex of a parabola is the highest or lowest point on the graph, depending on whether it opens upwards or downwards.

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

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To find the x-intercepts, set the quadratic function equal to zero and solve for x.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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