Factoring Trinomials (a>1)

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If the middle sign is negative, the _____________ is also negative.

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largest factor of the factor pair

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GCF stands for:

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Greatest Common Factor

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What is a trinomial?

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A polynomial with three terms.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What does it mean to factor a trinomial?

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To express it as a product of two binomials.

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What is the first step in factoring a trinomial?

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Identify the coefficients a, b, and c.

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What is the relationship between the factors and the roots of a trinomial?

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The factors give the roots when set to zero.

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What is the significance of the leading coefficient in a trinomial?

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It affects the shape and direction of the parabola.

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How do you find the factors of a trinomial when a > 1?

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Use the method of grouping or trial and error.

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What is the role of the middle term in a trinomial?

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It is the sum of the two factors.