Solving Polynomial Equations by Factoring 5th P

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What is a polynomial equation?

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What does it mean to factor a polynomial?

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What is the first step in solving a polynomial equation by factoring?

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The first step is to set the polynomial equation equal to zero and then factor the polynomial expression on the left side.

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What is the zero-product property?

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The zero-product property states that if the product of two or more factors is zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero. This is used to find the solutions of factored polynomial equations.

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How do you factor by grouping?

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To factor by grouping, you group terms in pairs, factor out the common factor from each pair, and then factor out the common binomial factor.

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What is a difference of cubes?

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What is the significance of the roots of a polynomial equation?

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The roots of a polynomial equation are the values of the variable that make the equation true (i.e., they satisfy the equation). They represent the x-intercepts of the graph of the polynomial.

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What is the process of factoring a trinomial?

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