Factoring Trinomials (a=1)

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with three terms, typically in the form ax^2 + bx + c.

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What does it mean to factor a trinomial?

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Factoring a trinomial involves rewriting it as a product of two binomials.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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The standard form is ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What is the first step in factoring a trinomial?

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Identify two numbers that multiply to 'c' and add to 'b'.

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Factor the trinomial: r^2 - 16r + 60

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(r - 6)(r - 10)

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Factor the trinomial: n^2 - 12n + 35

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(n - 7)(n - 5)

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Factor the trinomial: m^2 - 7m + 12

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(m - 3)(m - 4)

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Factor the trinomial: p^2 + 18p + 45

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(p + 15)(p + 3)

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Factor the trinomial: r^2 + 19r + 90

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(r + 9)(r + 10)

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with two terms, such as (x + y).