Lesson 3: Common Factors and Factoring Trinomials

Math 10C Module 3 Lesson 3

Module 3: Polynomials

 

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In Lesson1 you used algebra tiles to model the multiplication of two binomials. You then used algebra tiles to form the area of a rectangle. This area represented the product of the binomials. In this lesson you will work backwards beginning with by first forming a rectangular area.

m10c_mathlab.jpg Math Lab: Exploring Factoring with Algebra Tiles

 

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 Math Lab: Exploring Factoring with Algebra Tiles.

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