Is it possible to factor out more? Scholars view a video presentation on factoring second degree trinomials. They learn about the magic X method to keep track of the constant factors. To finish, scholars use the learned method while practicing factoring and solving equations by factoring.

Concepts

factoring, factoring quadratics, factoring trinomials, distributive property, difference of squares, zero product property, solving equations

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide additional methods to find the factors such as the box method

Classroom Considerations

• Requires the class to understand how to multiply two binomials
• Second segment of a unit with five segments covering factors

Pros

• Includes Try It problems within the presentation to check the answers before moving on to the practice assignments
• Encourages individuals to check their answers by multiplying back out

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-SSE.A.1.a HSA-SSE.A.1.b HSA-SSE.A.2 HSA-SSE.B.3.a HSA-APR.A.1 HSA-APR.B.3 HSA-CED.A.1