Factoring Quadratics Practice

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What is factoring in algebra?

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Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into a product of simpler expressions, called factors.

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What is a quadratic expression?

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A quadratic expression is a polynomial of degree 2, typically in the form ax² + bx + c.

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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.

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What does it mean to factor a quadratic expression?

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To factor a quadratic expression means to express it as a product of two binomials.

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What is the factored form of x² + 5x - 24?

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(x + 8)(x - 3)

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What is the factored form of 3v² - 8v + 5?

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(3v - 5)(v - 1)

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What is the factored form of x² + 9x - 36?

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(x + 12)(x - 3)

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What is the factored form of w² - w - 12?

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(w - 4)(w + 3)

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What is the factored form of 2x² + 5x - 3?

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(2x + 1)(x - 3)

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What is the zero-product property?

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The zero-product property states that if the product of two factors is zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero.