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What is the general form of a quadratic trinomial?
What is the general form of a quadratic trinomial?
What is the goal of factoring quadratic trinomials?
What is the goal of factoring quadratic trinomials?
What is the method of factoring by grouping used for?
What is the method of factoring by grouping used for?
When factoring quadratic trinomials, what should you look for if the coefficient of the x^2 term is 1?
When factoring quadratic trinomials, what should you look for if the coefficient of the x^2 term is 1?
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What should you do before factoring a quadratic trinomial?
What should you do before factoring a quadratic trinomial?
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What property is used to solve quadratic equations once they are factored?
What property is used to solve quadratic equations once they are factored?
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What is the form of the factors of a quadratic trinomial?
What is the form of the factors of a quadratic trinomial?
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What type of equation can be solved using factoring quadratic trinomials?
What type of equation can be solved using factoring quadratic trinomials?
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Study Notes
Factoring Quadratic Trinomials
- A quadratic trinomial is a polynomial of degree two, written in the form: ax^2 + bx + c
- Factoring quadratic trinomials involves finding two binomials that multiply to the original trinomial
- The factors of a quadratic trinomial are in the form: (dx + e)(fx + g)
Factoring By Grouping
- Factoring by grouping is a method used to factor quadratic trinomials
- The method involves rearranging the terms of the trinomial to form two groups that have a common factor
- Each group is then factored, and the resulting binomials are multiplied together to form the final factored form
Identifying Patterns In Trinomials
- There are certain patterns to look for when factoring quadratic trinomials:
- If the coefficient of the x^2 term is 1, look for two numbers whose product is the constant term and whose sum is the coefficient of the x term
- If the coefficient of the x^2 term is not 1, look for two numbers whose product is the constant term and whose sum is the coefficient of the x term, and then multiply each number by the coefficient of the x^2 term
Factoring Out The Greatest Common Factor
- Before factoring a quadratic trinomial, it is often helpful to factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) of all the terms
- Factoring out the GCF simplifies the trinomial and can make it easier to factor
- To factor out the GCF, find the largest number that divides all the terms of the trinomial, and then divide each term by that number
Solving Quadratic Equations
- Factoring quadratic trinomials can be used to solve quadratic equations of the form: ax^2 + bx + c = 0
- Once the quadratic trinomial is factored, the equation can be set equal to zero and solved using the zero product property
- The zero product property states that if the product of two or more numbers is zero, then at least one of the numbers must be zero
- To solve the equation, set each factor equal to zero and solve for x
Factoring Quadratic Trinomials
- A quadratic trinomial is a polynomial of degree two, written in the form: ax^2 + bx + c
- Factoring involves finding two binomials that multiply to the original trinomial
- Factors are in the form: (dx + e)(fx + g)
Factoring Methods
- Factoring by grouping: a method used to factor quadratic trinomials
- Involves rearranging the terms to form two groups with a common factor
- Each group is factored, and the resulting binomials are multiplied together
Identifying Patterns
- Pattern 1: when coefficient of x^2 is 1, look for two numbers whose product is the constant term and whose sum is the coefficient of the x term
- Pattern 2: when coefficient of x^2 is not 1, look for two numbers whose product is the constant term and whose sum is the coefficient of the x term, then multiply each number by the coefficient of the x^2 term
Simplifying Before Factoring
- Factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) of all terms before factoring
- GCF simplifies the trinomial and makes it easier to factor
- Find the largest number that divides all terms and divide each term by that number
Solving Quadratic Equations
- Factoring quadratic trinomials helps solve quadratic equations of the form: ax^2 + bx + c = 0
- Use the zero product property: if the product of two or more numbers is zero, then at least one of the numbers must be zero
- Set each factor equal to zero and solve for x
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Learn how to factor quadratic trinomials using the grouping method. Understand the concepts of quadratic trinomials, factoring, and grouping. Practice factoring quadratic trinomials with this quiz.
