Factoring Polynomials

Factoring

100

Factor the GCF out of this polynomial.

y³+9y²

y²(y+9) 

200

Factor using the Product Sum Method.

x²+9x+20

(x+5)(x+4)

300

2y²-16y+32

2(y-4)(y-4)

400

Factor the GCF first, then factor by Slide and Divide.

4x³-25x²+6x

x(4x-1)(x-6)

500

Random:

What is Ms. Awtrey's summer job?

Working at Wind Surge.

Grouping

100

12a³ − 9a² + 4a − 3

(3a² + 1)(4a − 3)

200

We use the grouping method to factor polynomials with how many terms?

4-terms

300

m³ − m² + 2m − 2

(m² + 2)(m − 1)

400

15x³ + 5x² + 3x + 1

(5x²+1)(3x+1)

500

10xy + 20x + 14y + 28

Hint: Factor out a GCF of 2 first. 

2(5x + 7)(y + 2)

Difference of Squares

100

What job uses polynomials to build roller coasters?

Engineer

200

Factor using the Difference of Squares Method:

36x² - 4y²

(6x-2y)(6x+2y)

300

In Stranger Things, what is Eleven's fave food?

Eggos

400

Factor using the difference of squares:

x²+y²

Can't do it! It's addition and needs to be subtraction. 

500

Factor using the difference of squares method:

x²-9

(x-3)(x+3)

Trivia!

100

What does GCF stand for?

Greatest Common Factor

200

What statue is in NY and on the front lawn at East?

Statue of Liberty. 

300

What are the four methods of factoring we have learned, not including factoring out the GCF.

• Grouping 

• Difference of squares:

• Slide and Divide

• Product Sum 

400

What is East's mascot's name?

Max

500

What is the opposite of factoring polynomials?

Multiplying polynomials

6th Hour Facts

100

True or False:

Felix LOVES when Ms. A yells "HI FELIX!" everyday.

False.  He mildly dislikes it. 

200

Who are the two siblings in this class?

Ezequiel and Alejandra

300

Who has a nick name based on a farm animal's sound?

Demetrius (MooMoo)

400

What club/sport does Vichet belong to?

Power Lifting

500

Who is DaMari's best friend in this class?

P.