Factoring Quadratics a=1 Practice

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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 equation?

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A quadratic equation is a polynomial equation of the form ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0.

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What does it mean to factor a quadratic expression?

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To factor a quadratic expression means to express 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 of a quadratic equation is ax² + bx + c = 0.

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What is the factored form of x² - 14x + 24?

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(x - 12)(x - 2)

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What is the factored form of x² + 16x + 15?

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(x + 1)(x + 15)

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What is the factored form of x² - x - 20?

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(x - 5)(x + 4)

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What is the factored form of x² - 5x - 36?

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(x - 9)(x + 4)

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What is the factored form of n² - 13n + 40?

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(n - 5)(n - 8)

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How do you find the factors of a quadratic expression?

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To find the factors, look for two numbers that multiply to 'c' and add to 'b' in the expression ax² + bx + c.