Warm-Up
Factor the polynomials:
x 2 + 6x + 9
x 2- 9
Today you will
Determine if a polynomial expression
is completely factored
and
Completely factor any polynomial expression
8.6
Choosing a Factoring Method
Is the polynomial completely factored? If not, factor it.
5x2(x - 1)
(4x + 4)(x + 1)
3x(9x2 + 1)
3x(9x2 - 1)
Factor each polynomial.
3
2
4x + 16x + 16x
2x2y - 2y 3
3x 2 + 7x + 4
4
2p5 + 10p - 12p3
2
24x3 - 18x + 40x - 30
4
5
3w + 3w + 3w
4
2x + 18
4
2x - 18
3
Exit Questions
Choose one to factor!
Level A
2
Level B
5
3
xn - x n
2x + 10x + 12
Level C
8
4
5x - 5y