Solving Quadratics by factoring

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What is the first question you ask yourself when factoring a polynomial?

Back

Is there a GCF?

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Solve x² + 7x + 12 = 0

Back

x = -3, x = -4

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Solve for the values of x: (x - 3)(x + 6) = 0

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{ 3, -6 }

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What is the first step in solving (x + 2)(x - 3) = 0?

Back

Set each binomial factor equal to zero

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Solve x² + 2x - 24 = 0

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x = -6, x = 4

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What does GCF stand for in factoring?

Back

Greatest Common Factor

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What is the purpose of factoring a quadratic equation?

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To find the values of x that make the equation true.

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What is the factored form of x² - 5x + 6?

Back

(x - 2)(x - 3)

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How do you check if your factored solution is correct?

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Plug the solutions back into the original equation.

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What is the zero product property?

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If a * b = 0, then a = 0 or b = 0.