Use common factors to simplify expressions. The resource introduces factoring out the greatest common factor to simplify algebraic expressions. Worked examples include basic linear with numerical common factors to expressions that have common monomial factors containing variables.

Concepts

algebraic expressions, factoring, greatest common factor, factoring polynomials, linear

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pairs create expressions they can factor and share with their classmates

Classroom Considerations

• The class should understand how to expand using the distributive property
• Students must know how to multiply variables

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides problems for individuals to try
• Contains cues to other types of factoring included in other videos

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 6.EE.A.3 HSA-SSE.A.2 MP6 MP7