Flashcard - GCF & Factoring x² + bx + c only

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What is the factored form of x² + 7x - 30?

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(x + 10)(x - 3)

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What is the factored form of x² - 11x + 30?

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(x - 5)(x - 6)

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What is the factored form of x² + 15x + 36?

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(x + 12)(x + 3)

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Factor the polynomial by finding the GCF: 10x²y⁵ + 25x⁴y²

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5x²y²(2y³ + 5x²)

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Factor the polynomial by finding the GCF: 15x⁴ + 20x³ - 25x

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5x(3x³ + 4x² - 5)

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What is the GCF of 10x²y⁵ and 25x⁴y²?

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5x²y²

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How do you factor a quadratic expression of the form x² + bx + c?

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

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What is the first step in factoring polynomials?

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Identify the greatest common factor (GCF).

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What does GCF stand for in mathematics?

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Greatest Common Factor.

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What is the factored form of x² - 9?

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(x - 3)(x + 3)