1. Factor & Solve Polynomial Equations
Section 5.4
Factor & Solve Polynomial Equations

2. California Standard:
4.0: Students factor polynomials representing the difference of squares, perfect square trinomials, and the sum and difference of two cubes.

3. By following instructions, students will be able to:
OBJECTIVE(S):
By following instructions, students will be able to:
Factor and solve other polynomial equations.

4. EXAMPLE 1:
Factor the polynomial completely. a) b) c)

5. Sum of Two Cubes Ex.

6. Difference of Two Cubes Ex.

7. EXAMPLE 2:
Factor the polynomial completely. a) b)

8. U-TRY#1:
Find the polynomial completely. a) b) 8

9. EXAMPLE 3:
Factor the polynomial completely.

10. EXAMPLE 4:
Factor the polynomial completely. a) b)

11. U-TRY#2:
Find the polynomial completely. a) b) c) 11

12. EXAMPLE 5:
What are the real number solutions of the equation ?

13. U-TRY#3:
Find the real number solutions of the equation. a) b) c) 13

14. HOMEWORK
Sec 5.4 WS