Factoring by Special Products

Find the missing term: (x + ___)(3x + ___) = 3x2 + 27x + 24

• 6,4

• 4,6

• 8,3

• 12,2

Expression A: 4x2 – 81 Expression B: (2x – 9)(2x + 9) If x = 2 which statement is true about the given expressions?

• > B

• < B

• = B

• ≠ B

Factor.

x² + 24x + 144

• (x + 12)²

• (x - 12)²

• (x + 15)²

• (x + 13)²

• (4n+3)(4n-3)
• (16n+9)(16n-9)
• (4n-3)²
• (4n+3)²

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

In which scenario would you use the difference of squares formula to factor a polynomial?

• When the polynomial is a trinomial

• When the polynomial has four terms

• When the polynomial is a binomial with both terms perfect squares

• When the polynomial has a GCF other than 1

Match each polynomial with the correct label for factoring.

• Sum of

  Two Cubes

• Difference of

  Two Squares

• Sum of Two Squares

• GCF Only

• Difference of

  Two Cubes