Factoring Binomials and Exponents

The video tutorial explains how to factor a complex binomial expression using a specific formula. It begins by introducing the problem and the formula needed to solve it. The tutorial then details the process of determining the values of 'a' and 'b' by taking the fifth root of the given terms. Once the values are found, they are substituted back into the formula to factor the expression. Finally, the tutorial verifies the solution by using the FOIL method to ensure the original expression is obtained, confirming the accuracy of the factorization.

What is the main challenge in factoring the given binomial 32x^15 - 243y^25?

• It is already in its simplest form.

• The exponents are not multiples of each other.

• It contains perfect cubes.

• It contains perfect squares.

Which formula is used to factor expressions like the given binomial?

• Quadratic Formula

• Difference of Fifth Powers

• Sum of Cubes

• Difference of Squares

How do you determine the value of 'a' in the expression?

• By taking the square root of 32x^15

• By taking the fifth root of 32x^15

• By multiplying 32x^15 by 5

• By dividing 32x^15 by 5

What is the value of 'b' when B^5 equals 243y^25?

• 5y^15

• 3y^25

• 5y^3

• 3y^5

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

What is the result of raising 2x^3 to the fourth power?

• 16x^12

• 4x^6

• 8x^9

• 32x^15

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

What is the simplified form of a^3b in the expression?

• 24x^9y^5

• 8x^9y^5

• 16x^12y^10

• 32x^15y^25

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

What is the result of a^2b^2 in the expression?

• 24x^9y^5

• 36x^6y^10

• 32x^15y^25

• 16x^12y^10

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

What is the value of b^4 in the expression?

• 243y^25

• 9y^10

• 27y^15

• 81y^20

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

How do you verify the factored expression?

• By subtracting the terms from each other

• By multiplying the terms to see if they match the original

• By adding the terms together

• By dividing the terms by 2

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4

What is the final simplified form of the original expression after verification?

• 16x^12 + 81y^20

• 32x^15 - 243y^25

• 32x^15 + 243y^25

• 16x^12 - 81y^20

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4