5.3 Solve by Grouping.notebook
Bellwork
Given: and October 24, 2016
5.3 Solving Polynomials
Grouping
Objectives:
TSW: 1. Factor by Grouping.
2. Find solutions/zeros/x­intercepts
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Factor by Grouping
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Factor and Solve:
1. Group the first two terms and the last two terms.
2. Factor out the GCF from each group.
*Parenthesis should be a perfect match*
3. Write your answer in factored form. 4. Check to see if it is factored completely. Factored Form:
5. Set each factor equal to zero and solve.
Zeros:
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Factor Completely:
Factor Completely:
Factored Form:
Factored Form:
Zeros:
Zeros:
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CHANGE
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5.3 Solve by Grouping.notebook
Factor Completely:
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Assignment
5.3 Worksheet
Factored Form:
Zeros:
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