Polynomial Flashcards

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Factoring the difference of two squares

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Any polynomial of the form a^2 - b^2 can be factored into the form (a + b) (a - b)

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Factoring Polynomials of the form
a^2 + 2ab + b^2 or a^2 - 2ab + b^2

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A polynomial of these forms is the square of a binomial expression. Check the sign in front of the 2ab term. If positive, then the polynomial is equal to (a + b)^2. If negative, then the polynomial is equal to (a - b)^2.

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Quadratic equations : ax^2 + bx + c = 0

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Many will have two solutions, meaning the equation will be true for two different values of x.

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