Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

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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 ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0.

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Identify the coefficients a, b, and c in the quadratic equation: 3x² + 4x - 5 = 0.

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a = 3, b = 4, c = -5.

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How do you factor the quadratic equation x² - 5x + 6 = 0?

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(x - 2)(x - 3) = 0.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What are the solutions to the equation (x - 1)(x - 4) = 0?

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x = 1 or x = 4.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What does it mean for a quadratic equation to be factorable?

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A quadratic equation is factorable if it can be expressed as a product of two binomials.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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Solve the quadratic equation by factoring: x² + 7x + 10 = 0.

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x = -2 or x = -5.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What is the relationship between the roots and the coefficients of a quadratic equation?

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The sum of the roots is -b/a and the product of the roots is c/a.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

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Solve the quadratic equation by factoring: x² - 6x + 9 = 0.

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x = 3 (a double root).

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What is the first step in solving a quadratic equation by factoring?

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Set the equation equal to zero.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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Identify the roots of the quadratic equation: 2x² - 8x = 0.

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x = 0 or x = 4.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B