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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Factoring Special Products

For Students 9th - 10th
Thirty-six problems present a variety of problems working with factoring polynomials. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution"...
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Factoring Trinomials

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains factoring trinomials, including those with leading coefficient other than 1. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....
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Lesson Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: The X Factor Trinomials and Algebra Tiles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is the first of two algebra lesson plans from Annenberg Learning. Find plans to teach students how to factor trinomials. This lesson plan is part of a larger workshop for teachers that offer insights into teaching algebra.
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Handout
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Factoring Trinomials (A=1)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Oswego City School District shows students how to factor trinomials when the leading coefficient is equal to 1. The example walks students through the process so they can learn to do it on their own. Includes link to...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Factorization Using Perfect Square Trinomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor perfect square trinomials and the difference of two squares and solve quadratic equations by factoring.
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Factoring Polynomials Given One Root

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a few example problems on factoring polynomials with a given root.
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Unit Plan
Math Planet

Math Planet: Factor Polynomials of the Form of X^2 + Bx + C

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is about factorizing trinomials of the form x^2+bx+c by making them into a product of two binomials x^2+bx+c=(x+m)(x+n) where m+n=b and m*n=c
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Unit Plan
Math Planet

Math Planet: Factor Polynomials on the Form of Ax^2 + Bx +C

For Students 9th - 10th
You can factor polynomials of the form ax^2 + bx + c. If a is positive, then ax^2+bx+c=(x+m)(ax+n) where c = m*n, a*c = p*q and b = p+q = a*m + n
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Special Products

For Students 9th - 10th
Several special products are presented here, including expressions with two variables, squaring binomials and trinomials, and products involving cubes.