EQ: How do I factor special cases?
I will factor special case trinomials that are perfect squares and
the difference of squares.
3.1.16
Bellwork­
A birdhouse has a square base with a side length 3x­4. What polynomial in standard form represents the area of the base?
EQ: How do I factor special cases?
I will factor special case trinomials that are perfect squares and
the difference of squares.
Factoring Special Cases
Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials
• the first
and last
terms are
perfect squares
• if you have a­ in the
trinomial, →­
• if you have
+ + in the
trinomial, → +
Practice
EQ: How do I factor special cases?
I will factor special case trinomials that are perfect squares and
the difference of squares.
Factoring Special Cases
difference of Squares
Practice