9.6 Factoring Special Polynomials

In this factoring worksheet, learners find the common term, use special products or use the diamond method to factor polynomials. Explanations and examples are provided. This three-page worksheet contains 45 problems. Answers are...

An equation has parentheses on both sides of the equation, including a need to use the distributive property and recall the order of operations. The resource works through the steps to isolate the variable and finds the solution to the...

This is an interesting problem that approaches higher-degree polynomials from a different perspective. Given a third-degree polynomial, two known zeros, and a y-intercept, find the value of the polynomialÕs coefficients. This problem...

Watching a video can make all the difference in learning how to simplify expressions. A short video reviews how to simplify an algebraic expression. Viewers see an example that requires squaring binomials and then finding the difference...

Solve an equation that has both variables and fractions. Use the rules of equality to add, subtract, multiply, and divide to isolate the variable and find your answer. Don't forget to plug your answer into the original problem to verify.

Bring all the factoring together. Pupils view a video presentation that shows how to combine all the factoring techniques from Unit 9 together to factor more complex polynomials. Learners practice with three items within the presentation...

The instructor demonstrates how to combine like terms as the first step in solving multi-step equations. She applies the rules of combining positive and negative numbers. Then she shows clear steps in solving the equation to find the...

Solve an equation that has both variables and fractions. Use the rules of equality to add, subtract, multiply, and divide to isolate the variable and find your answer. Don't forget to plug your answer into the original problem to verify.

The instructor defines a prime polynomial as much the same as a prime number: they only have two factors, 1 and itself. She further demonstrates what a composite polynomial is to give an example of a polynomial that is not prime.

How many bowling balls can a truck carry? A slider interactive changes the weight of boxes and the number of bowling balls per box. Investigating with this slider lets users find the maximum number of bowling balls.