Grade 10 Academic (MPM2D) Unit 3: Algebra & Quadratic Models Common Factors & Factoring by Grouping Mr. Choi © 2017 E. Choi – MPM2D - All Rights Reserved
Factoring a Polynomials A polynomial is factored when it is written as the product of polynomials. We will consider that a polynomial is completely factored when no more variable factors can be removed and no more integer factors, other than 1 or -1, can be removed. Common Factors & Factoring by Grouping © 2017 E. Choi – MPM2D - All Rights Reserved
Example 1: Factor, leave answers with positive exponents. Greatest Common Factor Greatest Common Factor (lowest exponent!!) Common Factors & Factoring by Grouping © 2017 E. Choi – MPM2D - All Rights Reserved
Example 2: Factor, leave answers with positive exponents. Common Factors & Factoring by Grouping © 2017 E. Choi – MPM2D - All Rights Reserved
Think About!!! Factor Common Factors & Factoring by Grouping © 2017 E. Choi – MPM2D - All Rights Reserved
Example 2 - Continued Factor, leave answers with positive exponents. Common Factors & Factoring by Grouping © 2017 E. Choi – MPM2D - All Rights Reserved
Homework Work sheet: Common Factors & Factoring by Grouping Text: P. 230 #5,6 P. 245 #9 Check the website for updates Common Factors & Factoring by Grouping © 2017 E. Choi – MPM2D - All Rights Reserved
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