Factoring Trinomials Day 2

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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 general form of a factored trinomial?

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The general form is (x + p)(x + q) where p and q are numbers that satisfy the equation.

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How do you identify the coefficients in a trinomial?

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In the trinomial ax^2 + bx + c, 'a' is the coefficient of x^2, 'b' is the coefficient of x, and 'c' is the constant term.

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What is the first step in factoring a trinomial?

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The first step is to identify the coefficients a, b, and c from the trinomial.

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How do you find two numbers that multiply to ac and add to b?

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You need to find two numbers that, when multiplied, equal the product of 'a' and 'c', and when added, equal 'b'.

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Factor the trinomial x^2 + 5x + 4.

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(x + 4)(x + 1)