Factoring Quadratics by Grouping (the initial steps)

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Factoring is...

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the reverse of the distributive property

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Factor the expression: x^3 - 5x^2 + 5x - 25

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(x^2 + 5)(x - 5)

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When factoring quadratics by grouping you should first...

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make two groups and factor out the GCF of each group

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What's the next step if you're Factoring by grouping: 4p^2 + 8p + 3p + 6?

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4p(p + 2) + 3(p + 2)

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If the terms have no factors in common then you can factor out a 1. True or False?

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True

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What does GCF stand for in factoring?

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Greatest Common Factor

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What is the first step in factoring by grouping?

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Group the terms into two pairs.

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What is the purpose of factoring quadratics?

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To simplify expressions and solve equations.

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What is a binomial?

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A polynomial with two terms.

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What is the result of factoring: 2x^2 + 8x?

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2x(x + 4)