Steps When Factoring Flashcards

1
Q

When factoring, check to see for ___.

A

GCF (Greatest Common Factor)

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2
Q

If there is a GCF, ______ ___ for easier factoring further on.

A

factor out

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3
Q

Clues that you cannot factor further: if exponent is _.

A

1

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4
Q

If there are two terms, how many terms should there be in the factored expression?

A

Two terms

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5
Q

Plan for Factoring: first step.

A

Make sure the expression/equation is in standard form.

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6
Q

Plan for Factoring: second step.

A

Look for a GCF.

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7
Q

Plan for Factoring: third step.

A

Think about terms; if there is two terms, check for a difference of squares.

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8
Q

If a & c are perfect squares, what two things might help?

A

Using perfect squares and square roots.

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9
Q

If the leading coefficient is not 1 anymore, the coefficient is going to be…

A

Bigger/negative

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10
Q

When using the box method: if there is a GCF…

A

Factor out before using box method.

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11
Q

Factoring answer must contain…

A

All parts.

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12
Q

Signs: x^2+ax+b

A

(x+a) (x+b)

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13
Q

Signs: x^2+ax-b

A

(x+a) (x-b)

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14
Q

Which factor is negative: x^2+ax-b

A

Lesser factor

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15
Q

Signs: x^2-ax-b

A

(x-a) (x+b)

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16
Q

Signs: x^2-ax+b

A

(x-a) (x-b)

17
Q

Which factor is negative: x^2-ax-b

A

Greater factor

18
Q

If there is no middle term, what are the two factors?

A

The same number.