Objectives:
• Factor Polynomials
• Simplify Polynomial Quotients by Factoring
If I factor, then I am finding...
What is the greatest common factor of...
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Factor using GCF
2
Multiply (3a +1)(x­5)
Factor by Grouping
3ax ­ 15a + x ­ 5
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Factor x2 ­ 7x + 12
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Factor 3z2 + 24z + 45
4
Factor
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Homework:
Read Section 5­4
pg. 242 #15­51 Every 3rd Problem
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