Factoring Trinomials

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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 GCF (Greatest Common Factor)?

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The GCF is the largest factor that divides all terms in a polynomial.

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Factor the trinomial: 2n^2 - 11n + 15

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(2n - 5)(n - 3)

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Factor completely: 5x^2 - 7x + 2

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(5x - 2)(x - 1)

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Factor completely: 2m^2 + 1m - 1

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(2m - 1)(m + 1)

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Factor: 6k^2 - 19k - 7

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(3k + 1)(2k - 7)

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with two terms, such as ax + b.

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What is the FOIL method?

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The FOIL method is a technique for multiplying two binomials: First, Outside, Inside, Last.