Lessons 8-5 + 8-6 Flashcard Prep!

Front

Factor: x² – 16x + 48

Back

(x – 12)(x – 4)

Front

When factoring, if there is a positive product and a negative sum, what do we know about the signs in the binomials?

Back

They are both 'minus' signs.

Front

Factor: 28x² – 120x + 32

Back

4(7x – 2)(x – 4)

Front

When factoring, if there is a negative product, what do we know about the signs in the binomials?

Back

There is one 'plus' and one 'minus'.

Front

Factor: x² + 2x – 3

Back

(x – 1)(x + 3)

Front

What is the first step in factoring a quadratic expression?

Back

Identify the coefficients of x², x, and the constant term.

Front

What does it mean to factor an expression?

Back

To express it as a product of its factors.

Front

What is the relationship between the signs of the factors and the signs of the quadratic's coefficients?

Back

The signs of the factors can help determine the signs of the coefficients.

Front

Factor: x² - 9

Back

(x - 3)(x + 3)

Front

What is the zero product property?

Back

If the product of two factors is zero, at least one of the factors must be zero.