0.5 - 0.6 Flashcard Review

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Factor: 3x² - 17x + 10

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(x-5)(3x-2)

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Factor completely: x² + 9x - 36

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(x + 12)(x - 3)

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Factor: 4x + 30y

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2(2x + 15y)

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What are the factors of x² - 8x - 48?

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(x-12)(x+4)

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Factor: 4x² - 16x - 9

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(2x-9)(2x+1)

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Definition: Factoring a polynomial

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The process of breaking down a polynomial into simpler components (factors) that, when multiplied together, give the original polynomial.

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What is a quadratic equation?

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An equation of the form ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What is the zero-product property?

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If ab = 0, then a = 0 or b = 0.

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Definition: Coefficient

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A numerical or constant quantity placed before a variable in an algebraic expression.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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The standard form is ax² + bx + c = 0.