WS-21-22 (Factoring Polynomials B-Q1)
WS-21-22 (Factoring Polynomials B-Q1)
MELC: Factors polynomials using: 1.) quadratic trinomial. 2.) sum and difference of two cubes.
3.) grouping.
Quadratic Trinomial Grouping
Remember: 2 Sum & Difference of Two Cubes
𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 2 + 𝑎𝑐𝑥 + 𝑏𝑐
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x + bx + c = (x + m)(x + n) 𝑥 3 ± 𝑦 3 = (𝑥 ± 𝑦)(𝑥 2 ∓ 𝑥𝑦 + 𝑦 2 )
where: b = m + n; c = mn = [𝑥 2 (𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏)] + [𝑐(𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏)]
= (𝑥 2 + 𝑐)(𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏)
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES:
- Factor each polynomial completely.
*How can we determine which method are we going to use for the given polynomial?
TRY IT YOURSELF!!!
*Factor each polynomial completely. Write your answers on the blank space provided. God bless! (“,)