Factoring Quadratic Equations
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Objective
I can factor quadratic equations in the form ax² + bx + c.
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Key concepts
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The standard form for a quadratic equation is Ax² + Bx + C = 0, where A, B, and C are integers.
- 2
To factor a quadratic in the form x² + Bx + C, find two numbers that multiply to C and add to B.
- 3
If (x + M)(x + N) = 0, then the solutions are x = -M or x = -N, because anything times zero is zero.
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Practice
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What two things must be true about the numbers you are looking for when factoring a quadratic in the form x² + bx + c?
Factor the following quadratic equation: x² + 5x + 6 = 0. What values of x would make this equation true?
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“Factor the quadratic equation x² + 5x + 6. Show all steps.”
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