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Solve a quadratic by factoring out GCF

Solve a quadratic by factoring out GCF

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

11th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video tutorial explains how to solve equations by setting them to zero, factoring, and using the Zero Product Property. It covers dividing terms, solving for X, and handling fractions by converting whole numbers to fractions and multiplying by reciprocals. The tutorial emphasizes careful handling of terms to avoid errors.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving the given equation?

Set the equation equal to zero

Multiply both sides by 5

Subtract 5 from both sides

Add 4/5 to both sides

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When factoring out a common number, what must you be cautious about?

The number being a fraction

Ensuring the number is in the denominator

The number being both in the numerator and denominator

Ensuring the number is in the numerator

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Zero Product Property used for?

To set each factor equal to zero

To multiply two numbers

To divide by a whole number

To add fractions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you handle a fraction divided by a whole number?

Add the whole number to the fraction

Change the whole number to a fraction and multiply by the reciprocal

Subtract the whole number from the fraction

Multiply the fraction by the whole number

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final value of X in the equation?

X = 0 and X = 4/25

X = 4/5

X = 25

X = 5

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