Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

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What is the Zero Product Property?

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If the product of two factors is zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero.

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Solve for x: (2x - 2)(5x + 5) = 0

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x = -1 or x = 1

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What property is used to solve (x-3)(x+2)=0?

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Zero Product Property

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Solve for x: (x-5)(x+6)=0

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x = 5 or x = -6

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What is the first step in solving x² + 6x - 13 = 3?

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Make it equal 0 by subtracting 3 on each side.

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Solve by factoring: n² - 2n = 0

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n = 2 and n = 0

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What does it mean to factor a quadratic equation?

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To express it as a product of its linear factors.

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What are the roots of a quadratic equation?

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The values of x that make the equation equal to zero.

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How do you find the roots of a quadratic equation in standard form?

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Set the equation to zero and factor it.

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What is a quadratic equation?

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An equation of the form ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants.