ALGEBRA - CLASS NOTES
Concise class notes with examples — created for study use
Key topics: - Factorization: a^2 - b^2 = (a-b)(a+b); ax^2 + bx + c factorization - Solving
linear & quadratic equations - Manipulating expressions, simplifying fractions
Example: Solve x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0 Factor: (x-2)(x-3)=0 → x=2 or x=3
Quick method for quadratics: - Discriminant D = b^2 - 4ac - Roots: x = (-b ± sqrt(D)) / (2a)