7-3 Flashcard: Factoring Polynomials (Mixed methods)

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Factor Completely: x² - 36

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(x + 6)(x - 6)

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Factor: 4n² - 17n - 15

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(n - 5)(4n + 3)

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What is the first step when factoring polynomials?

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Find the GCF (Greatest Common Factor)

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Factor: 24a³b² + 56a²b - 16a

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8a(3a²b² + 7ab - 2)

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Factor by grouping: 5n³ - 10n² + 3n - 6

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(5n² + 3)(n - 2)

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What does GCF stand for in factoring?

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Greatest Common Factor

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How do you factor a polynomial completely?

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Identify the GCF, factor it out, and then factor the remaining polynomial.

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What is the difference of squares?

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A² - B² = (A + B)(A - B) for any A and B.

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Factor: x² + 5x + 6

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(x + 2)(x + 3)

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What is factoring by grouping?

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A method where terms are grouped to factor out common factors.