standard_description: Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it. For example, see x^(4) – y^(4 )as (x^(2))^(2 )– (y^(2))^(2), thus recognizing it as a difference of squares that can be factored as (x^(2 )– y^(2))(x^(2 )+ y^(2)).
problem_activity: Find the roots by factoring each of the following quadratic equations.
Additionally, for each equation, identify:
If the function has symmetry around the
y
-axis
If the root is a double root and the same as the vertex
The
y
-intercept
The vertex
a.
$${3x^2-27=0}$$
b.
$${2x^2+7x-15=0}$$
c.
$${4x^2-10x+25=0}$$


aligns: yes