Factoring Trinomials

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with three terms, typically in the form 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 is ax^2 + bx + c = 0.

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What is the relationship between the coefficients and roots of a trinomial?

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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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Factor the trinomial: r^2 - 16r + 60

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(r - 6)(r - 10)

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Factor the trinomial: k^2 + 7k + 10

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(k + 2)(k + 5)

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Factor the trinomial: v^2 + 3v - 88

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(v + 11)(v - 8)

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Factor the trinomial: x^2 - 16x + 48

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(x - 12)(x - 4)

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Factor the trinomial: x^2 + 9x - 36

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(x + 12)(x - 3)

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What is the first step in factoring a trinomial?

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Identify two numbers that multiply to 'c' and add to 'b'.