Algebra 2CP

3.4 Notes -- Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

Key Concepts about Solving Quadratic Equations (Quick Review)
● Solve for “x”.
○ Find the _______________, ______________, _______________, _______________
○ All of these mean the same thing. Your answer will be x = #(s)
○ ______________ are NOT the same as ________________
● Standard Form: _________________________
● Highest _____________ in the polynomial tells you the number of _________.
● Every Quadratic Equation has _____ roots.

● Methods used to Solve Quadratic Equations

___________________ Not the most reliable, many times you can only approximate the answers

___________________ Only works under certain specific conditions

___________________ FASTEST most Convenient Method, Only works when you are able to ____

___________________ Works ALL the time, but is only friendly under certain conditions

___________________ Works ALL the time, no matter what, but don’t pick this as your first choice.
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3.4 Notes -- Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Learn: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

Key Concept → Zero Product Property

Words: For any real numbers a and b, if ab = 0
Then either __________ , __________, or _________________

for example: if (x - 2)(x + 4) = 0 then:

Steps
● You MUST write each equation in Standard Form so that:

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𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0 or 0 = 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐
● Write the equation in standard form so that the leading coefficient is _______________.
● Factor COMPLETELY.
● Use the Zero-Product Property to solve for your solutions.
○ Set each factor equal to 0
○ Reminder: ______________ are NOT the same as ________________
● Solve each equation for x. (Often can be done mentally!)

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Ex.1 → Solving using GCF Factoring 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 = 0
Solve each quadratic equation by factoring.

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a) 12𝑥 − 2𝑥 = 𝑥 b) 16𝑥 = 8𝑥
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Ex.2 → Solving using Simple Trinomial Factoring 𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0
Solve each quadratic equation by factoring.

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a) 𝑥 − 6𝑥 − 9 = 18 b) 𝑥 +9 = − 6𝑥

Ex.3 → Solving using Trial and Error Trinomial Factoring

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𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0
Solve each quadratic equation by factoring.

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a) 2𝑥 + 4𝑥 = 6 b) 2𝑥 − 11𝑥 = − 15
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Ex.4 → Solving using D2S Factoring 𝑎𝑥 − 𝑐 = 0 where a and c are perfect
squares
Solve each quadratic equation by factoring.

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a) 𝑥 = 81 b) 𝑥 − 196 = 0

Ex. 5 → Solving using Mixed Factoring

Solve each quadratic equation by factoring. Select the appropriate factoring method to utilize.
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a) 𝑥 − 4𝑥 + 5 = 101 b) 2𝑥 − 𝑥 = 15

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c) 20𝑥 = − 5𝑥 d) 𝑥 − 5𝑥 − 24 =
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3.4 Notes -- Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring