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Advanced Factoring Techniques

Objectives:
Students will factor trinomials in which the coefficient of the first term ≠ 1, factor polynomials by grouping, and ensure that all factors are prime.

NCTM Standards:
Students analyze and evaluate the mathematical thinking and strategies of others. Students use the language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely.

California Content Standards:
(11.0) Students apply basic factoring techniques to second- and simple third-degree polynomials. These techniques include finding a common factor for all terms in a polynomial, recognizing the difference of two squares, and recognizing perfect squares of binomials.

Slides:

* 1st Term Coefficient ≠ 1
* Practice: 1st Term Coefficient ≠ 1
* How Many Combinations?
* Factoring By Grouping
* Practice: Factoring By Grouping
* Factoring Completely
* Practice: Factoring Completely
* Polynomial Factoring Checklist

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