Algebra 1 Factoring Flashcards

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What is the definition of the expression $x^2 - 4$?

  • perfect square
  • difference of squares (correct)
  • binomial product
  • sum of squares

What is the factorization of $x^2 + 2x - 8$?

factor directly

What is the factorization of $v^2n - 2v^2 - 4n + 8$?

(n-2)(v^2-4)

What are the two numbers that multiply to -30 and add to 13?

<p>15 and -2</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method is used in the problem $4x^2 - 25$?

<p>difference of squares</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the factorization of $x^2 + 12x + 35$?

<p>(x+7)(x+5)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the factorization of the trinomial $3x^2 + 7x - 20$ using MARFF?

<p>(3x+5)(x+4)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the factorization of $6a^3 - 3a^2 + 8a - 4$ by grouping?

<p>(2a - 1)(3a^2 + 4)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the factorization of $4p^6 - 49$ using the difference of squares method?

<p>(2p^3 - 7)(2p^3 + 7)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is the expression $x^2 + 23x + 11$ factorable?

<p>not factorable</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the factorization of $4x^2 - 25$?

<p>(2x - 5)(2x + 5)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the factorization of $x^2 + 16x - 105$?

<p>(x + 21)(x - 5)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the factorization of $4x^3 + 28x^2 - 3x - 21$?

<p>(4^2 - 3)(x + 7)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified form of the polynomial $(3x + 7) + (3x + 7) + (2x - 3) + (2x - 3)$?

<p>10x + 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the area of a rectangle with sides $(2x - 3)$ and $(3x + 7)$?

<p>6x^2 + 5x - 21</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Factoring Types and Techniques

  • Difference of Squares: Expresses as (a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b)). Example: (x^2 - 4) factors to ((x - 2)(x + 2)).
  • Trinomial Factoring: Directly factor polynomials of the form (x^2 + bx + c). Example: (x^2 + 12x + 35) factors to ((x + 7)(x + 5)).
  • Grouping Method: Used for polynomials with four terms, grouping pairs for factoring. Example: (6a^3 - 3a^2 + 8a - 4) factors to ((2a - 1)(3a^2 + 4)).

Solving Polynomials

  • Factoring Trinomials: Combine two numbers that multiply to (c) and add to (b). Example: For (x^2 + 2x - 8), factors into ((x + 4)(x - 2)).
  • Polynomials with Multiple Methods: Different methods may suit various expressions. Example: (4x^2 - 25) can be solved using the difference of squares to give ((2x - 5)(2x + 5)).

Number Properties

  • Numbers that multiply to give a negative product and add up to a positive can include one positive and one negative. Example: The numbers for -30 that add to 13 are 15 and -2.

Factorability

  • Some polynomials cannot be factored using integers. Example: (x^2 + 23x + 11) is not factorable with rational coefficients.
  • Completely factorable forms include products of simpler binomials or trinomial expressions. Example: (x^2 + 16x - 105) factors into ((x + 21)(x - 5)).

Polynomial Simplification

  • Simplicity is key for polynomial expressions. Example: Adding ((3x + 7)) twice and ((2x - 3)) twice simplifies to (10x + 8).
  • When finding areas of geometric shapes, expand product forms. Example: The area of a rectangle with sides ((2x - 3)) and ((3x + 7)) simplifies to (6x^2 + 5x - 21).

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