Day 1 (Factoring Polynomials) updated 9 12.notebook
January 31, 2014
Welcome to Algebra 2 and Trigonometry
Mr. Romanow
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Welcome to Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Factoring Polynomials
Day 1
Factor Completely
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Steps when Factoring!!!
1. Always look for a GCF first (even if using difference of two perfect Squares)
2. Try difference of two perfect squares
3. Try to unfoil (remember to be careful with your signs)
*the bigger product should have the same sign as the 'b' term
4. Check your answer
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Day 1 (Factoring Polynomials) updated 9 12.notebook
January 31, 2014
Multiply. What method do we use?
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Factor Completely
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3. Find the product: Please factor.
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1. x ­ 3x + 2
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2. x + 5x + 6
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3. x ­ x ­ 6
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4. x + 5x ­ 6
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5. 2x + 8x ­ 42
Factoring a trinomial with a leading coefficient other than 1:
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6. 9x ­ 36
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Day 1 (Factoring Polynomials) updated 9 12.notebook
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Homework:
Assignment #1 worksheet
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