Solving Quadratics by Factoring
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Objective
I can solve quadratic equations by factoring and applying the zero product property.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The zero factor property states that if a × b = 0, then either a = 0 or b = 0 or both = 0.
- 2
When solving quadratic equations by factoring, the x-intercepts on the graph represent the values that make the equation equal to 0.
- 3
When factoring a quadratic equation in the form ax² + bx + c = 0 where a ≠ 1, techniques like grouping, trial and error, or the bottoms up method can be used.
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Practice
12 questions
State the Zero Product Property in your own words. Provide an example.
True or False: The solutions to a quadratic equation are the x-intercepts of its graph.
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Exit ticket
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“Solve the quadratic equation by factoring: x² - 5x + 6 = 0. Show all steps.”
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