FACTOR IT!

Topic: Factoring Polynomials

Course: Advanced Algebra I
Grade Level: Eighth
Class time: 45 minutes
Student Population: Coeducational Independent School Honors, 20 students, 11 boys,
9 girls
Unit Designer: Stirling Sullivan
Number of Days: 10
FACTOR IT! will follow the unit on multiplying polynomials and will lead into SOLVE
THAT QUADRATIC! in which equations will be solved using factoring as well as the
quadratic formula and graphing.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Goals and Rationale……………………………………………………… 1
II. Desired Results…..………………………………………………………… 2
III. Scope and Sequencing..…………………………………………………… 3
IV. Acceptable Evidence..…….………………………………………………….3
V. Instructional Resources.……………………………………………………. 4
a) Day1….……….………..……………………………………………………..5
b) Day 2 …….……..…………………………………………………………….8
c) Day 3 ……..…….………………………………………………….............10
d) Day 4…………….…..………………………………………………………12
e) Day 5 ……...……………………………………………………………..…13
f) Day 6 ….……..…………………………………………………..…………15
g) Day 7 ….……..……………………………………………………………..16
h) Day 8 ……...………………………………………………………………..18
i) Day 9 ….…..………………………………………………………………..19
j) Day 10………..……………………………………………………………..19
k) Appendix…………………………………………………………………….20

GOALS
North Carolina Standard Course of Study
COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will perform operations with numbers and expressions to
solve problems.
Objective 1.01
Write equivalent forms of algebraic expressions to solve problems.
c) Factor polynomials.

RATIONALE
The concept of prime factorization learned in earlier grades will be connected and applied to
higher order equations. Students need to understand that factoring polynomials is similar to
finding the prime factorization of integers, as factoring completely is rewriting a polynomial as the
product of its prime factors, ultimately for the purpose of solving equations. Students need to
recognize various cases both explicitly and within more advanced contexts. Not only will this
enhance their mathematical ability but also their ability to analyze and apply concepts to less
explicit cases and use logic to solve more challenging problems. Factoring more complex

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problems improves student problem-solving ability as students discover that concepts they know
may be extended to concepts they have not yet seen.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of factoring unit, students will be able to:

• Factor polynomials using the GCF and the distributive property.

• Factor trinomials with and without lead coefficients.
• Identify and factor differences of squares.
• Identify and factor perfect square trinomials.
• Factor by Grouping
• Factor by combining methods
• Select the appropriate method and factor polynomials completely
• Recognize quadratic and higher order expressions and apply appropriate
factoring methods
• Solve an equation using the Zero Product Property

Prior Knowledge
Prime factorization ·
Prime numbers ·
Greatest common factor (GCF)
Find the greatest common factor (GCF) for a set of monomials
Squares and square roots
Multiplying polynomials – Foil and Special Cases

UNIT GOALS

Enduring Understandings
Students will
• Recognize linear vs. nonlinear expressions
• Analyze expression by number and types of terms
• Apply appropriate factoring method(s) for a given expression
• Explain the relationship between factoring and multiplying polynomials
• Apply factoring skills to solve higher order equations

Essential Question
What skills and tools do we need to solve equations which may have more than one
possible solution?

Topical Questions
• What is factoring?
• How will we recognize problems which can be factored?
• How will we know which factoring methods to apply?
Topical Understandings
• Why is it necessary to factor out the GCF?
• How does the number of terms affect the factoring method we choose?
• How will we decide which factoring method to use?

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 • How can we factor expressions of higher order?
• How can we use factoring in geometry problems?
• How many factors exist in a given expression?
• What methods can be used to solve higher order equations and word problems?
Student Knowledge and Skills
Students will know
• that polynomials have factors.
• how factoring and multiplying are related.
• that factoring can be used to solve higher order equations
Students will be able to
• identify expressions which can be factored
• select the appropriate factoring method base on the degree and number of terms
• apply the appropriate factoring methods in order to factor a polynomial
completely
• solve equations by factoring and applying the Zero Product Property

SCOPE AND SEQUENCING

I. Factoring GCF - Monomial and Binomial

II. Factoring Trinomials of the form x 2 + bx + c
III. Factoring Differences of Squares and Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials
IV. Mixed Review I, II, III
V. Factoring with Lead Coefficient (tie in to FOIL)
VI. Factoring by Grouping and Geometry Applications
VII. Mixed Review all
VIII. Solving by Factoring and the Zero Product Property
IX. Unit Review and Wrap up
X. Test

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

EVIDENCE

• Board work (informal)

• Working problems at desk which are similar to previous problems but which have
a “catch” during lesson
• Group white board practice
• Verbal “work through” of problem on board
• Review worksheets in pairs or small groups
• 10-15 problem quizzes on two related concepts (2 or 3 during unit)
• 25-30 problem test which mixes together 20-25 factoring problems under one set
of directions (e.g. simplify)

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RESOURCES

Dolciani, M., Swanson, R. & Graham, J. (1992). Algebra 1. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
Holliday, Marks, etal. (2004).
Algebra I. New York: McGraw Hill Glencoe.

http://www.coolmath.com/algebra/Algebra1/index.html#Algebra_1:_Factoring_&_D
ividing_Polynomials
http://www.quia.com/rr/36611.html

Worksheet Special Cases

Worksheet Mixed Practice 1
Worksheet Mixed Practice 2
Putty Worksheet
Classwork Word Problems
Unit Review/practice Test
Student Factoring Graphic Organizer Outline
Factoring Quiz
Test
.

ACTIVITIES
Day 1 Factoring GCF - Monomial and Binomial
Homework: Text page 347 #2- 44 even
Day 2 Factoring Trinomials of the form x 2 + bx + c
Homework: Text page 357 #2-42 even, #48,50
Day 3 Factoring with Lead Coefficient (tie in to FOIL)
Homework: Text page 360 #2-42 even
Day 4 Mixed Review I, II, III with online practice
Homework: Complete Worksheet Mixed Practice 1 and Study for Quiz
Day 5 Quiz
Factoring Differences of Squares and Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials
Homework: Worksheet Special Cases
Day 6 Mixed Review all including white boards
Homework: Worksheet Mixed Practice 2
Day 7 Factoring by Grouping and the Zero Product Property
Homework: Putty Worksheet and text p. 352 #38-44 even
Day 8 Solving by Factoring and Word Problems
Homework: Text p. 366 #2-42 even, and p. 368 #2-10 even
Day 9 Unit Review and Wrap up
Homework: Study for Test
Day 10 Test
No homework

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 Lesson 1
Factoring GCF - Monomial and Binomial

UNIT GOAL: Factoring Expressions Completely

OBJECTIVE: Factoring Monomial and Binomial GCFs
COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will perform operations with numbers and expressions to
solve problems.
Objective 1.01
Write equivalent forms of algebraic expressions to solve problems.
c) Factor polynomials.

Prerequisites

 Factor Trees
 Prime, Composite
 Definitions: constants, terms, monomials, binomials, polynomials
 GCF of constants and monomials
 LCM of constants and monomials

Resources
 White Board and Markers
 Dolciani Text
 Graphing calculator not encouraged.

Return and review previous chapter test (10 min)

Review of Prime factorization of constants (5 min)

 Factor trees
 prime numbers
 how to write factorization
 Listing factors
 Finding other factors using combinations of prime factors
 GCF – Factors in common
 LCM – Highest (STRONGEST) power of each factor – MUSCLE
 Stress PRODUCT OF PRIME FACTORS

Lesson (25 min)

ST= optimal student response
G = Guided Practice
I =Independent Practice

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 Teacher Input: Students will recognize Patterns to discover GCF in expressions. They will
use knowledge of Distributive property to understand factoring out the GCF. Class examples
are designed to help with homework concepts.

Dolciani 7-6

UNIT GOAL: Factoring Expressions Completely

Hook: (On Board) 7x + 14y

Look at terms in expression. Is there a way to make this expression look simpler?
St: take out 7 from each
What is 7 in relation to the two terms?
St: gcf
What property are we using?
DISTRIBUTIVE

Reveal Objective: 7-6 Factoring expressions by factoring out the GCF

 GCF as factor
 GCF makes simpler

G: Factor 5m2 – 6m
 Emphasize PRODUCT
G: Factor 6x4-15x3+3x2
Dividing each term by GCF
 Is entire GCF out? Should be NO GCF LEFT IN PARENS.
 What do you do if it is not? Emphasize PRODUCT.
 Examine final answer. Does it look less complicated in Parentheses?
 GCF is one of the factors of the expression. First step in factoring is ALWAYS to
look for GCF and factor it out if there is one to make expression easier to
examine for more factors.
I: 36r3s2 – 60r2s3
I: #19
G: #25 z(z-1)+2(z-1)
 Underline terms
 Cross out common factor and write remaining
 PRODUCT
I: #27
G: #31 9(1-q) – q(q-1) = 9(1-q) - q(1-q)
 Subtraction
 ‘Turnaround’ subtraction

I: x(x-3) – 7(3-x)
G: y2(y-2) - (y-2)
 Insert 1: y2(y-2) - 1(y-2)
 Point out difference of squares (future lesson)
I: #39
G: 3(a-1)2 + 2 (a-1)
 Binomial factor from squared Binomial

Homework (on assignment board)

Text page 347 #2- 44 even

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Summary/Review (5 min)
 What is first step in factoring expressions? Look for GCF
 What property allows us to take it out? Distributive
 Our goal is to write expressions as ___________ (product of its prime factors)

Teacher Reflection
Teacher will reflect on student understanding during guided and independent practice as well as
homework review. Teacher will also reflect on learning during review day as well as on quiz and
unit test.

Evaluation: Homework tonight will be selected so that most students will develop self-
awareness. Hopefully they will make some mistakes on hw (it is only graded on completion, not
on accuracy) so that they can see where pitfalls can occur.
Quiz - day after review Worksheet
Unit test will include problems which have only a GCF and those in which GCF is one of the
factors.

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 Lesson 2
Factoring Trinomials of the form x 2 + bx + c (Lead Coefficient of 1)

UNIT GOAL: Factoring Expressions Completely

OBJECTIVE: 7-8 How to recognize and factor Trinomials of the form x 2 + bx + c
COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will perform operations with numbers and expressions to
solve problems.
Objective 1.01
Write equivalent forms of algebraic expressions to solve problems.
c) Factor polynomials.

Prerequisites
 Factors
 Factoring out the GCF

Resources
 Text
 Overhead Projector

Review
Daily Homework Check (10 min)
What is first step in factoring completely? FACTOR OUT THE GCF
What types of GCFs have we seen? constants, monomials, binomials
I: Factor x(x-1) + 3(1-x) (x-1)(x-3)
I: Factor x3+7x2+10x
x(x2 + 7x + 10)
* leave space underneath

Lesson
G = Guided Practice
I =Independent Practice
Teacher Input: We have learned that the first step in factoring is to factor out the GCF if there is
one. That may not be the only thing we can do! After factoring out the GCF we want to look back
at the expression to see if we can factor it more. Remember our goal is to factor completely,
which is WRITING AN EXPRESSION AS THE PRODUCT OF ITS PRIME FACTORS. (This skill
will become very important when we factor nonlinear equations.) Today we will learn how to
recognize and factor trinomials, using skills learned in FOIL.

Dolciani section 7-8

TIE IN TO FOIL: Multiply (x+4)(x+5)
How did we get each term in answer?
Product of first F
Sum of outers and inners O+I
Product of last L
G: x2 + 7x + 10
How many terms? TRINOMIAL.
Are they in descending order?
We need to figure out what (if anything) was multiplied together to get this. Does
expression look like something we’ve done before? Result of FOIL.
( )( )
x2 = x times x (x )(x )
What two numbers have a product of +10 and add up to +7?
(x+5)(x+2)

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  Foil to check.
 Return to previous problem to complete solution.
G: x2+16x+15 What 2 factors of 15 add up to 16?
I: y2+10y+21
 Middle term is sum of outers and inners (FOIL)
 Notice power of middle term is ½ power of first term
G: x2-5x+4
 Middle term negative
 Look at signs: Pattern? Last term + means same sign.
G: y2-12y+32
I: y2-18y+32
G: y2-5y-14 Minus sign: Different signs
 What two factors of 14 differ by 5?
 Place factors, then determine signs.
G: y2+5y-14 Compare to above
I: x2-10x-24
 Notice factors. In order to DIFFER, one of them must be higher than middle.
I: x2+5x-24
I: x2+7x+15 Students will struggle to find solution –
 IRREDUCIBLE.
 PRIME = has only itself and 1 as factors.
G: - x2-15x-36
 Want first term positive.
 Factor out -1 as GCF.
HW #1-18 all if we stop here.
G: 2a3+10a2-28a GCF!
G: 8+7x-x2
 Descending order and neg.
#21 Remove GCF
#33 GCF and rearrange
#39 2 variables – First and last term squared. MIDDLE TERM HAS A PIECE OF EACH.
#49 Higher powers. Middle term is half lead power.

Homework (on assignment board)

Text page 357 #2-42 even, #48,50

Summary/Review (5 min)
 First step in Factoring? GCF
 Process we are undoing? FOIL
 Last term Plus? same sign
 Last term minus? different signs
 Middle term power? Half the first or half of each (if 2).

Teacher Reflection
Teacher will reflect on student understanding during guided and independent practice as well as
homework review. Teacher will also reflect on learning during review day as well as on quiz and
unit test.

Evaluation: Homework tonight will be selected so that most students will develop self-
awareness. Hopefully they will make some mistakes on hw (it is only graded on completion, not
on accuracy) so that they can see where pitfalls can occur.
Quiz - day after review Worksheet

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Unit test will include problems which have are only x 2 + bx + c and those in which GCF is one of
the factors.
Lesson 3
Factoring with Lead Coefficient Other than 1(tie in to FOIL)

UNIT GOAL: Factoring Expressions Completely

OBJECTIVE: 7-9 How to recognize and factor Trinomials of the form ax 2 + bx + c
COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will perform operations with numbers and expressions to
solve problems.
Objective 1.01
Write equivalent forms of algebraic expressions to solve problems.
c) Factor polynomials.

Prerequisites
 Factoring trinomials with lead coefficient 1

Resources
 *if smartboard is available, show organizer and fill it in using smartboard.
 Text
Student Factoring Graphic Organizer Outline
 http://www.kutasoftware.com/FreeWorksheets/Alg1Worksheets/Factoring%202.pdf
(extra resource if needed)
 Overhead projector and Homework solution overhead

Review
Daily Homework Check (10 min)
Begin Filling In Student Factoring Graphic Organizer Outline

Lesson
G = Guided Practice
I =Independent Practice
Teacher Input: Remember our goal is to factor completely, which is WRITING AN
EXPRESSION AS THE PRODUCT OF ITS PRIME FACTORS. (This skill will become very
important when we factor nonlinear equations.) Yesterday we factored trinomials that had lead
coefficient 1, or if there was one, we could factor it out and then have a lead coefficient of 1.
Today we will learn how to recognize and factor trinomials with a lead coefficient, using skills
learned in FOIL.

G: 2x2 – 16x + 24
 GCF? yes. Factor it out and lead coefficient becomes 1. Then factor again.
 2(x-2)(x-6)
G: 2x2+9x+9
 GCF? no
 ( ) ( ) and both signs same – put in signs
 2x2 = 2x times x - put in parens
 Factors of 9? Think about where to put them.
 Middle term as sum of outers and inners, so use 3 and 3.

G: 3a2 + 7a + 2
G: 2a2 – 11a + 12
 GCF? no
 ( ) ( ) and 2a times a.

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  look at last term. It’s even, just like the 2.
 GCF in original problem? No. So there can’t be a GCF in parens.
 Are 6 and 2 options as factors of 12? No. Common factor with 2.
 Need one even and one odd or two odds.
 Can even factor go in parens with 2?
 Options reduced. Try 3 and 4.

I: 3a2+14a+8
I: 6m3 – 39m2 + 45m
 Looks strange?
 Remember first step!
 3m(2m-3)(m-5)

G: 8r2 + 3r – 5
 One pos, one neg.
 Looking for difference of outers and inners
 Decide on factors, THEN signs

G: -20u2-17u+10
 Looks strange? Factor out negative.
 Try 10u and 2u. Won’t work because 10 has an even factor.
 Need Odd factor: 5u and 4u. Place in parens. Where can 5 and 2 go?
 Check outers and inners.
 Put in signs.

G: #31 6x5-22x3-8x
 GCF then 4th power.
 2x(3x2+1)( x2-4)
 Will soon learn how to factor 2nd parens.
I: #11 8m2+2m-15
 (4m-5)(2m+3)
I: #13 10j2 – 37j – 12
 (10j+3)(j-4)

G:#37 6u3+23u2v-18uv2

Homework (on assignment board)

Text page 360 #2-42 even

Summary
 How many terms? 3
 What is first step after GCF? Factors of first
 GCF allowed in parentheses? No
 Middle term is _______ Sum of outers and inners.

Teacher Reflection
Teacher will reflect on student understanding during guided and independent practice as well as
homework review. Teacher will look at homework. Teacher will also reflect on learning during
review day as well as on quiz and unit test.

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Evaluation: Homework tonight will be selected so that most students will develop self-
awareness. Hopefully they will make some mistakes on hw (it is only graded on completion, not
on accuracy) so that they can see where pitfalls can occur.
Quiz - day after review Worksheet
Unit test will include problems which have only ax 2 + bx + c and those in which GCF is one of
the factors.

Lesson 4

Mixed Review I, II, III

UNIT GOAL: Factoring Expressions Completely

OBJECTIVE: Review of Factoring GCFs and Trinomials
COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will perform operations with numbers and expressions to
solve problems.
Objective 1.01
Write equivalent forms of algebraic expressions to solve problems.
c) Factor polynomials.

Prerequisites
 Factors
 Factoring out the GCF

Resources
Worksheet Mixed Practice 1
Overhead
Homework solution overhead

Mixed Review Practice in Pairs

Daily Homework Check (10 min)
Online practice: http://www.quia.com/rr/36611.html
Play Rags to Riches.
Each student will write problem and correct solution – to be turned in.
(Teacher will circulate to assist and ensure all students are working the problems.)
Desk work mixed review worksheet.

Homework: Complete worksheet and study for quiz. Solutions posted online.

Teacher Reflection
Teacher will reflect on student understanding during online practice as well as review sheet.
Teacher will also reflect on learning with quiz and unit test.

Individual Differences
If student has trouble transferring visual information to paper, one student may turn in problems
for both.

Diverse learner
Calculator only if needed due to learning challenges. Students are expected to work without
calculator.

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Evaluation
Online practice provides immediate feedback. Students can also self-assess by checking
solutions online.

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 Lesson 5
Factoring Differences of Squares and Perfect Square Trinomials

UNIT GOAL: Factoring Expressions Completely

OBJECTIVE: 7-7 How to recognize and factor Special Cases: Difference of Squares and
Trinomial Perfect Squares
COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will perform operations with numbers and expressions to
solve problems.
Objective 1.01
Write equivalent forms of algebraic expressions to solve problems.
c) Factor polynomials.

Prerequisites
 Perfect Squares
 Factoring trinomials

Resources

 Factoring Quiz
 Worksheet Special Cases
 Difference of Squares Activity Sheet
 Overhead Projector

QUIZ (10 minutes)

Review
 With students, list perfect squares to 202 on overhead.
 Overhead: Even powers of variables as perfect squares.
 Summarize Factoring thus far

Lesson
Teacher Input: Today we are looking at special cases. We will look at special trinomials as well
as 2 term expressions which involve perfect squares. Students will recognize that the special
cases may exist when they see perfect squares in the problem. Emphasize looking for perfect
squares.

 Difference of Squares Activity Sheet

• Students will discover patterns in differences of squares of integers. (4)
Line 5: x,y
Line 6: x, 5
Line 7: y,12
Line 8: 2x, 9
• Foil and middle term disappears.
• “Difference of Squares” - # of terms, operation

• Practice: x2 – 100
x2 – 1
4x2 – 49
x2 + 81 (prime – no Sum of Squares)

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 x4 – 16 (continues)
x4– 1
• More squares and trinomials
x2 +25
Note perfect squares
Refer back to squaring binomial
Put +10x in middle to make perfect square
Middle term: Double the square roots.
( )2

Practice – Check Criteria for Trinomial Perfect Square

• # Terms
• Last sign
• Bookend perfect squares
• Middle term
x2 – 12x + 36

x2 + 20x + 100

x2 – 24x – 144 (No)

2x2-28x+98 (GCF)

x2 - ____ + 64 Fill in

Homework Worksheet Special Cases

Evaluation Worksheet and Test

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 Lesson 6
Mixed Review all including white boards
UNIT GOAL: Factoring Expressions Completely
Objective: Review

COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will perform operations with numbers and expressions to
solve problems.
Objective 1.01
Write equivalent forms of algebraic expressions to solve problems.
c) Factor polynomials.

Resources
 Overhead
 Transparency with Homework Solutions
 White Boards with Markers and erasers
 Student Factoring Graphic Organizer Outline

Review
 Homework Check
 Difference of Squares
 Trinomial Perfect Squares
 Fill in Student Factoring Graphic Organizer Outline

Lesson
 Give out whiteboards to each student
 Call out practice problems for students to do on white boards. Students raise white
boards with answers

Teacher Input
Fun, energetic, positive reinforcement of factoring concepts

Homework
Worksheet Mixed Practice 2
Evaluation
Whiteboard practice and homework worksheet and test

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 Lesson 7
Factoring by Grouping and the Zero Product Property
UNIT GOAL: Factoring Expressions Completely
Objective: Factoring by Grouping and the Zero Product Property

COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will perform operations with numbers and expressions to
solve problems.
Objective 1.01
Write equivalent forms of algebraic expressions to solve problems.
c) Factor polynomials.

Resources
 Overhead
 Transparency with Homework Solutions
 Student Factoring Graphic Organizer Outline
 Putty Worksheet

Review
 Homework Check
 Quick review when looking at and filling in Graphic Organizer

Lesson
Fill in Student Factoring Graphic Organizer Outline
G: Factor m2-6m + 9 – n2.
• How is this different? 4 terms
• Do you see anything familiar in it? Trinomial perfect square.
• Try factoring TPS.
• Now what? Difference of Squares
I: Factor p2 + 4p + 4- 4n2

G: Factor 3a2 – 3ab + 2a – 2b

• Trinomial Square? No
• 2 by 2 grouping
I: Factor x2 – 2x + xy – 2y
G: Factor 5r + r2 – 5s – rs
• Minus in the middle!
• What happens if just insert parentheses? (rewrite to insert parens) Is it still the same as
the initial problem?
• Change operation in 2nd parens
2
I: w + 7w – xw – 7x

Summary of 4 term grouping:

4 Terms – Grouping
First look for _______? trinomial square
If none, _________? Parens
If minus in middle? ______ Change operation

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(Shifting topics slightly) Question: If I know that the product of 2 ‘things’ is 0, what does at
least one of the ‘things’ have to be? Zero.

If AB =0then A=0 or B=0. Zero product property.

If 5a = 0, then a = 0.

If (x+5) (x+6) = 0, what value(s) of x would make this true?

x+5 = 0 or x+6 = 0.

What is (x+5) (x+6)?

What type of equation is that?
Have we ever found solutions to those before?

G: Solve x2 + 11x + 30 = 0
(x+5) (x+6) = 0
x+5 = 0 or x+6 = 0. Two different factors = 2 solutions

Solve x2 – 11x + 28 = 0
x = 4,7

G: x ( x+2) (x – 8) = 0
How many factors? Three different factors = 3 solutions
x = 0, -2, 8
Rule?
To find solutions to factored quadratic equations, set each factor = 0 and solve for the variable.

Teacher Input: Test will only include solving equations which are already factored. This will
lead us into tomorrow’s lesson in which we will be solving basic quadratic equations. Once
students are comfortable recognizing the factors and setting them = 0, they should be able to
easily make the transition to factoring to solve quadratic equations.

Homework: Putty Worksheet and text p. 352 #38-44 even

Evaluation: Worksheet and test

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 Lesson 8
Solving by Factoring and Word Problems

UNIT GOAL: Factoring Expressions Completely

OBJECTIVE: Solving by Factoring and Word Problems

COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will perform operations with numbers and expressions to
solve problems.
Objective 1.01
Write equivalent forms of algebraic expressions to solve problems.
c) Factor polynomials.

Resources Classwork Word Problems Handouts and Overhead

Overhead Projector

Review
 Homework Check
 Yesterday: Solve (3n + 4) (5n + 4) = 0
Lesson
G: Solve x2 – 5x + 4 = 0
• Since it’s equal to zero, what can we do? Factors and Zero Product property.
• (x-4) (x-1) = 0 x = 4,1

G: Solve x2– 9 = 0
• Suggestions? Factor!
• Factor. Now what? Set each factor = 0.
I: 3c2 + 5c – 12 = 0 c = 4/3, -3

G: 6u2 + 7u = 3
• Could factor, but how would you know what factors =?
• Suggestions? Get zero on one side.
• Then factor.
I: 29v = 10 + 10v2 v = 5/2, 2/5

I: 3g2 = 12g g = 0,4

G: (2m-1)(m-3) =18
• Could we solve if it were 0 instead of 18? Yes
• Bring over 18, remultiply then include 18, refactor.

Now we will apply our solving to some word problem applications.

Hand out Classwork Word Problems and put on overhead.

Work through problems on board as students work on handout. Guide through 1st and let
students try 2 and 3 independently.

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Lesson 9
UNIT REVIEW

UNIT GOAL: Factoring Expressions Completely

COMPETENCY GOAL 1: The learner will perform operations with numbers and expressions to
solve problems.
Objective 1.01
Write equivalent forms of algebraic expressions to solve problems.
c) Factor polynomials.

Resources
 Practice test
 Solutions to Practice test (give out near end of class or post online)
Review
 Homework Check

Activities
Students work Practice test. May assist each other as needed.

Homework: STUDY FOR TEST!

Lesson 10
TEST – 100 points
Resources: Test

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Daily homework check (10-15 minutes)

At beginning of each lesson if homework has been assigned:
Students check homework answers and solutions on overhead while I circulate and check
homework for completion and answer brief questions. I will work out and discuss hw problems of
concern on board or if there are several, solicit volunteers to work at board.

Individual Differences
Visual: Written Initial Explanation as well as added written notes from oral responses/explanation
and Problem Solving. Use different colored markers. Underline individual parts of problems
(different factors) and draw bubbles around major written concepts. Independent written practice.
Copies of notes if needed.

Auditory: Oral Questions and feedback. Oral Instruction in conjunction with written instruction.

Diverse learner (if applicable)

Student is allowed extra time as needed (she may work in Learning resources office across the
hall) on quizzes and tests due to diagnosed processing disorder.

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