What is the purpose of factoring a quadratic function?

Factoring Quadratic Functions and Zeros

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Aiden Montgomery
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To make the function more complex
To reveal the zeros of the function
To change the function's degree
To eliminate the x terms
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the zeros of a function?
The y-values that make the function zero
The x-values that make the function zero
The points where the function is undefined
The maximum points of the function
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in factoring by grouping?
Solving for x
Graphing the function
Checking for a common factor
Finding the derivative
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a common mistake when factoring?
Graphing the function incorrectly
Using the quadratic formula
Choosing factors that do not sum to the middle term
Ignoring the constant term
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example, what are the two numbers that multiply to -84 and add to 17?
14 and -6
4 and -21
6 and -14
21 and -4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the zero product property used for?
To determine the slope of a function
To solve equations by setting each factor to zero
To simplify complex numbers
To find the maximum value of a function
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the zeros of the function 5x^2 + 4x - 12?
x = 5/6 and x = 2
x = 6/5 and x = -2
x = 2 and x = -3
x = -5/6 and x = 2
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