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 of ax^2 + 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 of a quadratic equation is ax^2 + bx + c = 0.

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What is the first step in factoring a trinomial?

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The first step is to identify the coefficients a, b, and c in the trinomial ax^2 + bx + c.

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What is the difference of squares?

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The difference of squares is a special case of factoring, expressed as a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b).

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What is the grouping method in factoring?

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The grouping method involves rearranging and grouping terms to factor polynomials.

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What is the zero product property?

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The zero product property states that if a * b = 0, then either a = 0 or b = 0.