Factor Trinomials a=1

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with three terms, typically in the form ax^2 + bx + c.

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What does it mean to factor a trinomial?

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Factoring a trinomial involves rewriting it as a product of two binomials.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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The standard form is ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What is the first step in factoring a trinomial when a=1?

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

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Factor: x^2 - 5x - 24

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(x - 8)(x + 3)

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Factor: x^2 - 15x + 36

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(x - 12)(x - 3)

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Factor: n^2 + 16n + 63

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(n + 7)(n + 9)

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Factor: x^2 - 16x + 48

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(x - 12)(x - 4)

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Factor: x^2 - 4x - 32

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(x + 4)(x - 8)

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with two terms, such as (x + 3) or (x - 5).