Slide and Divide Method for Trinomials

The video tutorial explains how to factor a trinomial using the slide and divide method. It begins with an introduction to the method, followed by a detailed explanation of the sliding step, where the 'a' value is multiplied by the 'c' value. The process of creating binomials is then discussed, focusing on finding factors that multiply to the 'c' value and add to the 'b' value. The dividing step is explained, where each term is divided by the 'a' value, and adjustments are made to ensure the trinomial is correctly factored. The tutorial concludes with a method to verify the factored form using the box method.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• Solving quadratic equations

• Factoring trinomials using the slide and divide method

• Solving systems of equations

• Graphing linear equations

What is the standard form of a trinomial?

• ax^2 + bx + c

• ax^3 + bx^2 + c

• ax^2 + bx = 0

• ax + b = 0

In the slide step, which values are multiplied together?

• B and C values

• A and the constant term

• A and C values

• A and B values

What is the first step in the slide and divide method?

• Multiply the A value by the C value

• Subtract the B value from the C value

• Divide the A value by the C value

• Add the A and B values

What is the purpose of creating a table of factors?

• To find factors that multiply to the C value and add to the B value

• To find factors that multiply to the B value

• To find factors that multiply to the A value

• To find factors that add to the A value

Why is it important to check the factors against the B value?

• To ensure they are both negative

• To ensure they are both positive

• To ensure they add up to the B value

• To ensure they multiply to the A value

What should you do if the factors do not add up to the B value?

• Choose different factors

• Multiply the factors by the A value

• Subtract the factors from the A value

• Add the factors to the C value

Which pair of numbers correctly multiplies to -12 and adds to 11?

• -4 and 3

• -1 and 12

• -6 and 2

• -3 and 4

What happens if a factor cannot be divided evenly by the A value in the divide step?

• The factor is added to the B value

• The factor is moved in front of the X

• The factor is multiplied by the A value

• The factor is discarded

What is the final result of the slide and divide method?

• A quadratic equation

• A single trinomial

• A product of two binomials

• A linear equation