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Section5.1-Factoring Polynomials |
1. Be able to determine the common monomial factor in a polynomial, if one exists.
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| Sec5.2 |
Section5.2-Difference of Squares and Perfect Square Trinomials |
2. Given the difference of two squares, write the factored form. |
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3. Given a perfect square trinomial, state the factors.
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Section5.3-Factoring Trinomials of the Type… |
4. Factor a trinomial of the type x squared + bx + c, if it is factorable.
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| Sec5.4 |
Section5.4-Factoring Trinomials of the Type… |
5. Factor a trinomial of the type ax squared + bx + c, if it is factorable.
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| Sec5.5 |
Section5.5-A Strategy for Factoring Completely |
6. Factor a polynomial by grouping terms. |
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7. Use a strategy for factoring a trinomial.
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| Sec5.6 |
Section5.6-Solving Equations by Factoring |
8. Solve equations by applying the principle: If the product of two or more factors is equal to 0, then at least one of the factors is zero.
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| Sec5.7 |
Section5.7-Applications |
9. Solve word problems that utilize factoring the difference of squares or factoring a trinomial to find the solution.
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| Sec5.8 |
Section5.8-Factoring the Sum and Difference of Two Cubes |
10. Factor the difference of two cubes. |
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11. Factor the sum of two cubes.
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