Solving Quadratics by factoring

Front

Solve: x² + 9x + 20 = 0

Back

x = -4, x = -5

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Solve: x² + 7x + 12 = 0

Back

x = -3, x = -4

Front

What is the first question you ask yourself when factoring a polynomial?

Back

Is there a GCF?

Front

Solve by factoring: x² - 9x + 20 = 0

Back

x = 4 and x = 5

Front

Solve: x² + 2x - 24 = 0

Back

x = -6, x = 4

Front

What does GCF stand for in factoring?

Back

Greatest Common Factor

Front

What is the purpose of factoring a quadratic equation?

Back

To find the values of x that make the equation true.

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

ax² + bx + c = 0

Front

What are the roots of a quadratic equation?

Back

The values of x that satisfy the equation.

Front

How do you check if your factored solution is correct?

Back

Substitute the values back into the original equation.