12/09 (LSAE 12/05)

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Fully Factor the Following: 25x² - 81

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(5x + 9)(5x - 9)

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Factor: 3x² - 75

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3(x + 5)(x - 5)

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Factor Completely: 6x² + 5x - 6

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(3x - 2)(2x + 3)

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Factor: 4h² - 17h + 4

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(h - 4)(4h - 1)

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Factor: 2m² + 3m - 9

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(m + 3)(2m - 3)

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Definition: Factoring

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The process of breaking down an expression into a product of simpler factors.

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Definition: Quadratic Expression

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

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Definition: Difference of Squares

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A² - B² = (A + B)(A - B) where A and B are any expressions.

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Definition: Perfect Square Trinomial

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An expression of the form A² ± 2AB + B² = (A ± B)².

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Example: Factor 9x² - 16

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(3x + 4)(3x - 4)