Factoring Quadratics: Key Concepts and Techniques

What is the primary focus of this class moving forward?

• Trigonometry

• Graphing functions

• Factoring quadratics

• Solving linear equations

What is the first step in factoring a quadratic using the X method?

• Group the terms

• Rewrite the B term

• Find the GCF

• Multiply A and C

What do the two numbers found in the X method need to do?

• Divide A and subtract from C

• Multiply to A and add to C

• Multiply to B and subtract from A

• Multiply to AC and add to B

What indicates that you have factored correctly using the X method?

• The GCF is 1

• Both parentheses are different

• The quadratic is simplified

• Both parentheses are the same

What is the purpose of grouping terms in the X method?

• To prepare for graphing

• To rewrite the B term

• To find the GCF of each group

• To simplify the equation

What does the teacher suggest doing if the parentheses do not match?

• Move on to the next problem

• Start over

• You've factored correctly

• Check your multiplication

What should you always assume if there's no number in front of a variable?

• It's 1

• It's 0

• It's B

• It's A

What is the result of factoring x squared minus 8x plus 12 using the X method?

• (x - 6)(x - 2)

• (x + 6)(x + 2)

• (x - 4)(x - 3)

• (x + 4)(x + 3)

What is the final step in the X method as explained in the lesson?

• Graph the equation

• Solve for x

• Rewrite the quadratic

• Factor out the common factor

What is the first section of the homework focused on?

• Finding the GCF

• Graphing quadratics

• Completing the X part of the method

• Solving quadratic equations