Solve by Factoring

What is the first step in solving an equation by factoring?

• Solve for the variable

• Identify the signs of the binomials

• Find the factors of the constant term

• Set the polynomial equal to zero

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How do you determine the signs of the binomials when factoring?

• By checking the first and second signs in the polynomial

• By finding the factors of the constant term

• By looking at the constant term

• By solving for the variable

Which pair of numbers multiplies to 32 and adds to 12?

• 1 and 32

• 2 and 16

• 4 and 8

• 3 and 10

What does the zero product property allow you to do?

• Set each binomial equal to zero

• Add the binomials together

• Divide the polynomial by the constant term

• Multiply the binomials

What should you do after finding the solutions for X?

• Divide the solutions by the coefficient of X

• Add the solutions to the constant term

• Multiply the solutions together

• Check the solutions by substituting them back into the original equation