Factoring

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What is factoring in algebra?

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Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into a product of simpler expressions, called factors.

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What is the difference of squares formula?

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The difference of squares formula states that a² - b² = (a - b)(a + b).

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4

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Factor: x² - 16

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(x - 4)(x + 4)

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4

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What is a quadratic expression?

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A quadratic expression is a polynomial of degree 2, typically in the form ax² + bx + c.

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Factor: x² - 16x + 48

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(x - 12)(x - 4)

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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The standard form of a quadratic equation is ax² + bx + c = 0.

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Factor: x² + 7x - 30

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(x + 10)(x - 3)

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What is the sum and product of roots in a quadratic equation?

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For a quadratic equation ax² + bx + c = 0, the sum of the roots is -b/a and the product is c/a.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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Factor: x² + 4x - 45

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(x - 5)(x + 9)

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What is a perfect square trinomial?

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A perfect square trinomial is an expression that can be factored into the square of a binomial, such as (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b².

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.4