Factoring Trinomials (a>1)

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If the middle sign is negative, the _____________ is also negative.

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largest factor of the factor pair

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GCF stands for:

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Greatest Common Factor

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What is a trinomial?

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A polynomial with three terms.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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ax² + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What does it mean to factor a trinomial?

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To express it as a product of two binomials.

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

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Multiply 'a' and 'c'.

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What is the purpose of finding the GCF in factoring?

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To simplify the expression before factoring.

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What are the two factors of the trinomial x² - 5x + 6?

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(x - 2)(x - 3)

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How do you determine the signs of the factors in a trinomial?

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The signs depend on the middle term and the constant term.

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What is the relationship between the factors and the roots of a trinomial?

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The factors give the roots when set to zero.