Solving a quadratic using two different factoring techniques

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in factoring a trinomial using the FOIL method?
Check if the trinomial is a perfect square
Find factors of the first term
Multiply the first and last terms
Identify the middle term
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why must both factors be negative when factoring a trinomial with a negative middle term?
To ensure the product is negative
To ensure the sum is positive
To ensure the product is positive
To ensure the sum is negative
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of switching factors during the trial and error process?
To find a larger product
To eliminate negative numbers
To achieve the correct middle term
To simplify the equation
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the alternative method, what do you need to find to use the formula X^2 + BX + C?
Two numbers that multiply to give B and add to give A
Two numbers that multiply to give A and add to give C
Two numbers that multiply to give AC and add to give B
Two numbers that multiply to give C and add to give A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main advantage of using the grouping method?
It uses fewer steps
It is faster than other methods
It requires no calculations
It is foolproof and systematic
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you solve the equation after factoring using the grouping method?
By adding the factors
By multiplying the factors
By dividing the factors
By setting each factor equal to zero
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result when you set the factors equal to zero in the final step?
The original trinomial
The sum of the factors
The solutions for the variable
The greatest common factor
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