Solving Quadratics by Factoring

What is the minimum score required on the edpuzzle to progress?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

What is the first step in solving quadratic equations by factoring?

• Solve for the variable

• Factor the quadratic

• Identify the coefficients

• Set the equation to zero

Which method is used when 'a' is 1 in a trinomial?

• Quadratic formula

• Difference of squares

• Completing the square

• Simple trinomial factoring

What do you do after factoring the quadratic equation?

• Substitute back into the original equation

• Graph the equation

• Calculate the discriminant

• Set each factor equal to zero

In the method of 'difference of squares', what signs do the factors have?

• Both positive

• Both negative

• One positive, one negative

• None of the above

What is the correct factorization for the equation x^2 - 81 = 0?

• (x - 9)(x - 9)

• (x + 9)(x + 9)

• x(x - 81)

• (x - 9)(x + 9)

How do you adjust an equation to set it to zero?

• Factor out common terms

• Multiply or divide the entire equation

• Add or subtract terms on one side

• Apply the quadratic formula

What is the result of factoring 3x^2 + 2x - 1?

• (3x + 1)(x - 1)

• (x + 1)(3x - 1)

• (x - 1)(3x + 1)

• (3x - 1)(x + 1)

What is the correct solution set for the equation x^2 - 4x + 4 = 0?

• x = 1, x = 4

• x = 4

• x = 2, x = 2

• x = 2

What should you do if you need help understanding the topic?

• Ignore the difficulties

• Skip the topic

• Attend teacher sessions

• Guess the answers