1. Section 10.8 Factoring Using the Distributive Property
Objectives:
Use the distributive property to factor a polynomial

2. Factor a polynomial completely
To write a polynomial as the product of:
Monomial factors (GCF =Greatest Common Factor)
Prime factors with at least two terms (two binomials or one polynomial)
Prime polynomials cannot be factored

3. EX: Factor the expression completely1. 3. 2. 4.

4. Factor by Grouping
Factoring polynomials that have four terms. You group into two groups of terms and factoring the greatest common factor out of each term.
EX:

5. EX: Factor the expression completely5. 7. 6.

6. EX: Solve the equations8. 9.

7. Real-life situation
The width of a box is 2 inches less than its length. The height is 8 inches greater than the length. The box has a volume of 96 cubic inches. What are the dimensions of the box?

8. Factoring Using the Distributive Property WS
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