What do I have to know to solve a quadratic by factoring out a GCF

The video tutorial explains how to factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) from expressions, focusing on quadratic forms. It covers breaking down monomials and binomials, identifying common terms, and using the zero product property to solve equations. The tutorial emphasizes rewriting division as a product to achieve factored forms.

What is the first step in factoring out the GCF from a quadratic expression?

• Identify the coefficients

• Break down the expression into products

• Add the terms

• Multiply the terms

When factoring a binomial, what should you look for in both terms?

• The highest coefficient

• A common variable or factor

• The smallest number

• The largest exponent

What property is applied after factoring an expression to solve it?

• Distributive Property

• Associative Property

• Zero Product Property

• Commutative Property

How can you verify that your factored expression is correct?

• By adding the terms

• By multiplying the factors back together

• By dividing the terms

• By subtracting the terms

What is the purpose of rewriting division as a product in factoring?

• To convert it into a polynomial

• To simplify the expression

• To eliminate variables

• To identify common factors