Factoring Quadratic Expressions (REVIEW)

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What is a factor of a quadratic expression?

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A factor of a quadratic expression is a binomial that, when multiplied by another binomial, results in the original quadratic expression.

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What does it mean for an expression to be in factored form?

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An expression is in factored form when it is expressed as a product of its factors, typically in the form of (ax + b)(cx + d).

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How do you determine if a quadratic expression has real factors?

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A quadratic expression has real factors if its discriminant (b^2 - 4ac) is greater than or equal to zero.

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What is the definition of a quadratic expression?

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What is the process of factoring a quadratic expression?

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Factoring a quadratic expression involves finding two binomials that multiply to give the original expression.

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What is the significance of the discriminant in factoring quadratics?

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The discriminant helps determine the nature of the roots of the quadratic equation, indicating whether it can be factored over the real numbers.

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