Factoring

Front

What is the first step when factoring polynomials?

Back

Find the GCF (Greatest Common Factor)

Front

Factor the polynomial: d² - 10d + 25

Back

(d - 5)(d - 5)

Front

What are the factors of 25x² - 81?

Back

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

Front

Factor the expression: x² - 25

Back

(x + 5)(x - 5)

Front

Why can't we factor using the difference of two squares for 49x² + 4y²?

Back

Because we can't factor using difference of two squares if it is an addition sign.

Front

What does GCF stand for in factoring?

Back

Greatest Common Factor.

Front

What is the difference of two squares?

Back

A² - B² = (A + B)(A - B).

Front

How do you factor a trinomial of the form x² + bx + c?

Back

Find two numbers that multiply to c and add to b.

Front

What is a perfect square trinomial?

Back

An expression of the form A² ± 2AB + B², which factors to (A ± B)².

Front

What is the factored form of x² + 6x + 9?

Back

(x + 3)(x + 3) or (x + 3)².