Solve Quadratics by Factoring

What is the first step in solving 
(x + 2)(x - 3) = 0      ?

• Plug in zero for x
• Solve for x
• FOIL
• Set each binomial factor equal to zero

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

Solve for the values of x:
(x + 2)(x - 3) = 0

• { 2, 3 }
• { -2, -3 }
• { 2, 3 }
• { -2, 3 }

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

What should you do first in solving this equation?
x² + 6x - 13 = 3

• Get factored form
• Find two numbers which add to make 6 and multiply to make -13
• Make it equal 0 by subtracting 3 on each side
• Type it all in a calculator.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

Solve by factoring:

n² - 2n = 0

• n = 2 and 0

• n = -2 and 0

• n = 2

• n = 0

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What are the factors AND solutions of x² + 2x – 3 = 0

• (x - 2)(x + 1); x=2, x=-1
• (x + 1)(x - 3); x=-1, x=3
• (x + 2)(x - 1); x=-2, x=1
• (x - 1)(x + 3); x=1, x=-3

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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• x = - 5 or x = - 7

• x = 5 or x = 7

• x = - 35 or x = - 1

• x = - 9 or x = - 4

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B