Factoring Flashcard

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What is factoring in algebra?

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

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What is a quadratic equation?

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What are the x-intercepts of a quadratic function?

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The x-intercepts are the points where the graph of the function crosses the x-axis, found by setting the function equal to zero and solving for x.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What is the significance of the coefficients a, b, and c in a quadratic equation?

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The coefficient a determines the direction of the parabola (upward or downward), b affects the position of the vertex, and c represents the y-intercept.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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What is the process to find the roots of a quadratic equation?

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What is the difference between a factor and a multiple?

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A factor is a number that divides another number without leaving a remainder, while a multiple is the result of multiplying a number by an integer.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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What is the difference of squares?

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4