1. Overcoming Obstacles in Factoring
Eureka Math Algebra 2 Module 1 Lesson 12

2. Objectives
Students factor certain forms of polynomial expressions by using the structure of the polynomials.
Standards
A-SSE.A.2
A-APR.B.3

3. Using the zero product property This quadratic expression is not factorable. We can use the quadratic formula to find the zeros.
The solutions for the first quadratic are

4. Now to solve for the second quadratic expression
Now to solve for the second quadratic expression. Can’t factor, we will use the quadratic formula.
The solutions are

6. Factor by grouping Look for the greatest common factor from each pair of parenthesis Notice that (x+3) is a common factor in each of the parenthesis