Factoring Trinomials (a=1)

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with 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 is ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants.

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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'.

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What is the significance of the leading coefficient in a trinomial?

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If the leading coefficient (a) is 1, the trinomial is easier to factor.

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How do you check if your factorization is correct?

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Multiply the binomials to see if you return to the original trinomial.

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What is a perfect square trinomial?

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A perfect square trinomial is of the form (a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2.

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