Factoring Quadratics

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What is factoring in algebra?

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Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into simpler components, or factors, that when multiplied together give the original expression.

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What is a quadratic expression?

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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What are the roots of a quadratic equation?

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The roots of a quadratic equation are the values of x that make the equation equal to zero. They can be found using factoring, completing the square, or the quadratic formula.

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What is the quadratic formula?

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How do you factor a quadratic expression?

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To factor a quadratic expression, find two numbers that multiply to the constant term (c) and add to the linear coefficient (b).

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What is a perfect square trinomial?

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