MODULE 1 - Factoring Polynomials (Part I)
MODULE 1 - Factoring Polynomials (Part I)
MODULE 1 - Factoring Polynomials (Part I)
MATHEMATICS 8
DEXTER CARPIO
MODULE 1 | WEEK 1 – FIRST QUARTER: AUGUST 16 – 20, 2021
FACTORING POLYNOMIALS (PART I)
A. Factors completely different types of polynomials (polynomials with common monomial factor,
difference of two squares, sum and difference of two cubes, perfect square trinomials, and general
trinomials).
Factoring with common monomial factor; Factoring difference of two squares; Factoring the Sum and
Difference of Two Cubes
Dear guardian/parent,
As your child take this lesson, please ensure that he/she is taking this module seriously. You may participate
in the student’s work if necessary and possible. If you have concerns or questions, you can reach me on the
contact number that can be found at the end of this learning packet. Thank you and God bless!
- The Teacher
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WHAT’S THE GCF SPOT THE COMMON CONCEPTS AND EXAMPLES
(10 minutes) (10 minutes) (40 minutes)
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FACTOR ME ASSESSMENT
(10 minutes) (15 minutes)
PRAYER
() In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
This is an introductory lesson in factoring polynomials. This learning module is designed and written to
help you factor polynomials completely using different techniques and strategies. After this lesson, you are given
the opportunity to use and apply your prior knowledge and skills in multiplying and dividing polynomials.
1 6 and 8 GCF:
Using your answers which are (1 x 72, 2 x 36, 3 x 24, 4 x 18, 6 x 12, 8 x 9). The numbers 1, 2, 3,
4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, and 72 are called the factors of 72.
Definition
A factor is a number or an expression that divides a certain number evenly; it leaves no
remainder.
The process of finding the factors of an expression is called factoring, which is the reverse
process of multiplication.
What are the other common factors of 32 and 48? Which is the highest? The factors of 32 are 1, 2, 4,
8, 16, and 32. The factors of 48 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, and 48. Therefore, the common factors are 1,
2, 4, 8, and 16. The highest common factor is 16.
The highest common factor is called the greatest common factor (GCF). To find the GCF, you can
use the prime factorization method or listing method.
EXAMPLES
Find the GCF of the following set of positive integers using prime factorization and listing method.
The GCF is the product of all the common prime factors. Because in number 1 the 3 is the highest
common factor and for the number 2 the 5 is the highest common factor, therefore, the GCF of number 1
given is 3 and for the number 2 is 5.
2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, 61, 67, 71, 73, 79, 83, 89, …
EXAMPLES
Find the GCF of the following set of monomials.
a) 12x3y2 and 15xy3
Solutions:
1) Get the GCF of the numerical coefficients.
12 = 2 x 2 x 3 15 = 3 x 5 GCF of 12 and 15 is 3
2) Get the GCF of the literal coefficients (variable factors).
The GCF of x3y2 and xy3 is xy2
Note: To find the GCF of literal coefficients, just pick only the lowest
exponent if the variables are the same and with different exponent.
3) Combine or multiply the GCF of numerical and literal coefficients.
GCF of numerical coefficient is 3.
GCF of literal coefficient is xy2.
Combine/multiply: 3(xy2) = 3xy2
The greatest common factor is used to factor polynomials. To completely factor the
given polynomial, divide the polynomial by its GCF, the resulting quotient is the other factor.
EXAMPLES
Factoring out the GCF.
Observe that x2 – y2 is a difference of two squares; x2 and y2 are squares. To easily determine the
factor of difference of two squares, just follow this format:
x2 – y2 = (x + y)( x – y)
SPOT ME
Direction: Spot and encircle all the perfect square numbers below.
Before applying this method, make sure that the given polynomial is really a difference of two
squares. Remember that a difference of two squares has only two terms separated by subtraction. Both
terms must be perfect squares—the numerical coefficients must be perfect squares and the exponents of
the variables must be even number(s).
a) Factor x2 – 4
Step 2. The factors are the sum and the difference of the two monomials.
Always create two parenthesis with different operation which are the sum and
difference like this: ( + )( - ). Then put the square root of the first term which is x
and 2 for the second term.
EXAMPLE 2
Step 2. The factors are the sum and the difference of the two monomials.
(3m2+ 4n4)(3m2 – 4n4)
EXAMPLE 3
c) Factor 25 – x8y6
Step 2. The factors are the sum and the difference of the two monomials.
(5 + x4y3)(5 – x4y3)
To easily determine the cube root of an expression, look only to their exponent
and see if it is divisible by 3. If the exponent is divisible by 3, means the expression is
perfect cube. So, you have to divide all the exponent by 3 to get the cube root of the
given expression.
There are two cases involves in sum and difference of two cubes.
EXAMPLE 1
Factor x3 + 8
c) Use “a” as the cube root of the first term and “b” as the cube root of the second term.
Therefore, a = x and b = 2.
d) Using the appropriate formula, substitute all the value of “a” and “b”.
Given: x3 + 8
EXAMPLE 2
Factor m6 – 27
In the part of simplifying, use the concepts and rules of multiplying polynomials and
laws of exponent that you have learned from the previous lesson in grade 7.
FACTOR ME
Direction: Factor each expression. Write your answer on the space provided.
1. 12x + 16 = ______________________
2. 8m3 – 10m = ______________________
3. n2 – 36 = ______________________
4. a6b4 – 100 = ______________________
5. k9 + 125 = ______________________
ASSESSMENT
Identification
Direction: Identify what kind of factoring can be apply in each given expression (common monomial factor,
difference of two squares, and sum and difference of two cubes). Use the legend indicated below. Then, solve
for the factor of it. Write your answer on the space provided.
1) w9 – 64
2) 24 + 20m – 8n
3) a6b8c10 – 81
4) –15x2 + 27x
5) m3n3 + 1
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