Factoring Polynomials

Front

Factor the polynomial: r² - 16r + 60

Back

(r - 6)(r - 10)

Front

What is the first question you ask yourself when factoring a polynomial?

Back

Is there a GCF?

Front

Multiply: (2x + 3)(3x + 4)

Back

6x² + 17x + 12

Front

Expand: (x - 1)(x - 8)

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x² - 9x + 8

Front

Factor the difference of squares: x² - 25

Back

(x + 5)(x - 5)

Front

What does GCF stand for in factoring?

Back

Greatest Common Factor

Front

What is the purpose of factoring a polynomial?

Back

To simplify expressions and solve equations.

Front

Identify the GCF of 12x² + 8x.

Back

4x

Front

Factor the trinomial: x² + 5x + 6

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(x + 2)(x + 3)

Front

What is a polynomial?

Back

An expression consisting of variables and coefficients, involving only addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.