Factoring Trinomials

Front

Factor: x² + 7x - 30

Back

(x + 10)(x - 3)

Front

Factor: x² + 9x - 36

Back

(x + 12)(x - 3)

Front

What is a method of checking your work when factoring?

Back

FOIL

Front

The factored form of m² + 6m + 5 is (m + 2)(m + 3). True or False?

Back

False

Front

What is the GCF of the trinomial 3x² - 9x - 120?

Back

3

Front

Define a trinomial.

Back

A polynomial with three terms.

Front

What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

Back

ax² + bx + c = 0

Front

What does FOIL stand for in factoring?

Back

First, Outside, Inside, Last.

Front

What is the first step in factoring a trinomial?

Back

Identify the coefficients a, b, and c.

Front

How do you find the factors of a trinomial?

Back

Look for two numbers that multiply to ac and add to b.