Factoring Simple Trinomials

Grade 845 minutes

Learning Objective

I can use the Zero Product Property to solve quadratic equations in standard form with a leading coefficient of 1.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. In the expression t² + 8t + 12, identify the values of 'a', 'b', and 'c' that correspond to the standard form of a quadratic expression ax² + bx + c.

2. Explain in your own words what it means to "factor" a trinomial.

3. What two numbers multiply to 20 and add to 9? Explain your reasoning.

...and 4 more questions

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Factoring a trinomial a = 1

Brian McLogan

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