Notes for 1-31-12 Factor Using GCF Method[1].notebook

Notes for 13112 Factor Using GCF Method[1].notebook
February 01, 2012
Integrated Math 1 - 1/31/12
Learning Target: Factoring Using Greatest Common Factor
Multiply:
1) 8x2y4(4xy3 - 3xy5 + 12x4y6)
2) (5a - 7b)(2a + 10b)
3) (4x + 1)(-3x2 - x + 1)
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Homework Key: Multiply Joke WS
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Notes for 13112 Factor Using GCF Method[1].notebook
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Unit 7 Notes Continued:
The greatest common factor of two terms is
the largest number that can be divided out of
both terms.
What is the GCF of each set of terms?
1)
8 and 12
4)
4x2 and 20x
2)
18 and 24
5)
6x3 and 15x2
3)
5 and 30
6)
32x4 and 48x2
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Multiply:
2x(x - 5)
Factoring a polynomial is basically "un-distributing"...it
reverses the multiplication process.
Methods of Factoring:
1) Greatest Common Factor (GCF)
2) Difference of Two Squares
3) Trinomials
Factoring will allow us to solve equations in
the future such as x2 - 3x + 10 = 20
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Notes for 13112 Factor Using GCF Method[1].notebook
Factoring Method #1:
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Greatest Common Factor (GCF)
Factoring by GCF is the most obvious form of "undistributing"...instead of multiplying, DIVIDE.
Make sure to divide out the GCF, or simply the largest
number/variables you can!
Basic Examples:
Factor the following.
8x + 12
3x - 9
-12x + 30
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Examples with Variables:
Factor the following.
4x3 + 18x
5x2 - 35x
-2x4y + 10x2y
12x5y3 - 18x2y2
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Notes for 13112 Factor Using GCF Method[1].notebook
More Complicated Examples:
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Factor the following.
24x4 + 16x2 - 8x
-6x2y4 + 9x3y2 - 12xy5
5xy4z2 + 20x3yz3 - 35x2y2z4
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