Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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ax² + bx + c = 0

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Solve the quadratic equation by factoring: x² + 2x - 15 = 0

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x = -5 or x = 3

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Solve the quadratic equation by factoring: (n + 7)(n + 9) = 0

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n = -7 or n = -9

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True or False: The equation ax² + bx + c = 0 is the standard form of a quadratic equation.

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True

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Solve the quadratic equation by factoring: x² - 9x + 20 = 0

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x = 4 or x = 5

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What are the roots of the quadratic equation x² - 6x + 8 = 0?

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x = 2 or x = 4

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What is the process of solving a quadratic equation by factoring?

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1. Write the equation in standard form. 2. Factor the quadratic expression. 3. Set each factor to zero and solve for x.

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Solve the quadratic equation by factoring: x² - 5x + 6 = 0

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x = 2 or x = 3

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What does it mean for a quadratic equation to be factorable?

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A quadratic equation is factorable if it can be expressed as a product of two binomials.

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Solve the quadratic equation by factoring: x² + 5x + 6 = 0

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x = -2 or x = -3