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9th - 10th
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Greatest Common Factor

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Break it down to solve it. Learners watch a video on how to factor out the greatest common factor for algebraic expressions. They see how to use factoring and the zero product property to solve polynomial equation and practice their skills by doing some of the examples.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

common factors, factors, factoring, factoring polynomials, greatest common factor, factoring quadratics, factoring trinomials, distributive property, zero product property, solving equations

Instructional Ideas

  • Spend some time to make the connection between the distributive property and factoring

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects students know how to factor a whole number
  • Serves as the first lesson in a five-part unit on factoring

Pros

  • Makes the connection between factoring an algebraic expression to factoring a numerical expression
  • Includes an additional worksheet for extra practice

Cons

  • None

Common Core

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

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