Factor & Solve Polynomial Equations Section 5.4 Factor & Solve Polynomial Equations
California Standard: 4.0: Students factor polynomials representing the difference of squares, perfect square trinomials, and the sum and difference of two cubes.
By following instructions, students will be able to: OBJECTIVE(S): By following instructions, students will be able to: Factor and solve other polynomial equations.
EXAMPLE 1: Factor the polynomial completely. a) b) c)
Sum of Two Cubes Ex.
Difference of Two Cubes Ex.
EXAMPLE 2: Factor the polynomial completely. a) b)
U-TRY#1: Find the polynomial completely. a) b) 8
EXAMPLE 3: Factor the polynomial completely.
EXAMPLE 4: Factor the polynomial completely. a) b)
U-TRY#2: Find the polynomial completely. a) b) c) 11
EXAMPLE 5: What are the real number solutions of the equation ?
U-TRY#3: Find the real number solutions of the equation. a) b) c) 13
HOMEWORK Sec 5.4 WS