Ck 12: Algebra: Factorization of Quadratic Expressions

Factoring doesn't have to be intimidating. Build on prior knowledge of multiplying binomials and factoring simple trinomials to teach advanced factoring of quadratic expressions with a lesson that uses various methods of exploring the...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor quadratic expressions in which the coefficients a, b, and/or c are negative.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor quadratic polynomial expressions of the form ax^2 + bx + c.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers factoring quadratics when the leading coefficient is not one. Students can watch a video on factoring and then practice by attempting the problems...

A factor tree? What's a factor tree? A tree of factors? A factor tree is a method use to do the prime factorization of an integer. It's not complicated. Watch the teacher as she explains the steps and shows how to write the answer as a...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to factor quadratic expressions. Includes examples, videos, review exercises, and a quiz.

Create rectangles from the terms of a trinomial. The interactive provides virtual algebra tiles for participants to use to create quadratic trinomials. Pupils use the tiles and arrange them into a rectangle to find the factors of the...

What does it mean to factor the difference of two squares? The interactive presents an area model of the difference of two squares. Pupils rearrange the model to create a rectangular area. The learners determine the length and width...

This task is intended to help young scholars see more clearly the link between factorization of polynomials and zeroes of polynomial functions. The argument here generalizes to show that a polynomial of degree d can have at most d roots....

[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.