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NOTRE DAME – SIENA COLLEGE OF POLOMOLOK

Brgy.Poblacion, Polomolok, South Cotabato

BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

AY : 2020 - 2021

“Passion for Truth and Compassion for Humanity”

GRADE 8 LEARNING MODULE

IN MATHEMATICS

First Quarter

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 Week 1: August 24 – 28, 2020
Name: ____________________________________

Grade & Section: Grade 8 –St. Albert

Grade 8 –St. John Paul II

Grade 8 –St. Antoninus

Subject: Mathematics

Teacher: Ms. Jea Mae B. Taladro

I. Introduction
Factoring Polynomials is the reverse process of multiplying polynomials. When a
polynomial is factored, it is rewritten as a product of two or more prime factors. It is important
that basic concepts of special products are called which will definitely simplify the
understanding of factoring process for some polynomials.
In this unit, factoring include solving quadratic equations, solving for zeroes of
polynomial functions, finding intercepts in graphing, and simplifying trigonometric expressions
will be discussed.
There are many interesting questions to ask involving
How are special products and factoring related?
How are basic operational skills in fractions used in rational algebraic
expressions?

II. Module Coverage

This module has the following lessons.

UNIT 1. Factors of Polynomials
Lessons No. Topics Objectives Time frame
The learners will be able to:
Lesson 1.1 Common Monomial  Factor completely
Factors polynomials with common 2 meetings
monomial factors; and
 Solve problems involving
factors of polynomials.
Lesson 1.2 Factors of Different  Factor completely
Two Squares polynomials that are
difference of two squares;
and
2 meetings
 Solve problems involving
factors of polynomials.

Lesson 1.3 Factors of Perfect  Factor completely

Square Trinomials polynomials involving
perfect square trinomials; 2 meetings
and
 Solve problems involving
factors of polynomials and
their products.
Lesson 1.4 Factors of Quadratic  Factor completely

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 Trinomials trinomials; and 2 meetings
 Solve problems involving
factors of polynomials.
Lesson 1.5 Factors of Sum or  Factor completely
Difference of Two polynomials involving sum 2 meetings
Cubes or difference of two cubes;
and
 Solve problems involving
factors of polynomials.

Opening Prayer

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God of grace, we open our hearts, minds and soul to worship to you. Thank you
that today we dwell in your kingdom and live in your presence. Come be with us,
inspire us and lead us in our time together. We ask all these in the beautiful
name of Jesus. Amen.

Good Day! How are you? I wish you are doing fine at your home.

Since this is the beginning of the school year, let me know your expectations and
what you want to learn in Mathematics 8.
My expectations are …
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I hope that we’ll meet your expectations. And I hope also that you will learn more
from our module.

Let me know you!

Factors of Polynomial
Factoring polynomials is the reverse process of multiplying polynomials.
In Grade 7, you learned how to multiply polynomials and find special
Explore products. Your knowledge of special products will be very useful in
factoring polynomials.
As you go through the module, keep on thinking about this question: Why
are patterns important in life?

Lesson 1- Common Monomial Factors

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Common monomial factoring is the reverse of multiplying a polynomial by a monomial.
Please be reminded to take each activity seriously. Make a conscious effort to highlight the new
concepts that you will be encountering.

Example 1:

18 x 3 y 4 - 12 x 2 y 5
Solution:
 The greatest common factor (GCF) of 18 and 12 is 6. The GCF of the variable
factors is the productof the lowest exponent for each of the common variables.
Thus, the GCF of the variable factors is x 2 y 4.
 Divide 18 x 3 y 4 - 12 x 2 y 5 by 6 x 2 y 4 to obtain 3x- 2y, which is the remaining factor.
18 x 3 y 4 - 12 x 2 y 5 = 6 x 2 y 4 (3x - 2y)

Factors
2 4
6 x y is the common monomial factor.

Read and understand factoring common monomial on your book

on page 2-5.
(Next Century Mathematics)

Exercises
Give the GCF of the given monomials.
1. 45, 70, 85 6. 18 x 7 y 3 z , 42 x 3 y 4 z , 72 x 4 yz 2
GCF= GCF=
2. 35, 49, 77 7. −15 xyz , -55 xy 2, -55yz
GCF= GCF=
3. x 5 y 3, x 6 y 6 8. 9 x 3 y 7 , -18x y 2, -36 y 3
GCF= GCF=
4. x 7 y 2 z , x 9 y 4 z 2 9. 32 x 5 y 3 , 48 x 4 y 3, -48 x 5 y 4
GCF= GCF=
5. 98 x 5 y 3 , 110 x 4 y 4, 26 x 2 y 5 10.24 x 4 y 3, 84 x 4 y 3, 168 x 5 q4
GCF= GCF=

Great! You did well if you answered all the items in the exercises above.

Let us now proceed to our first activity.

Have fun!
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Example 2:
4x(x + 3) + 5(x+3)
 Let us identify the terms and factors in this example.
4x(x + 3) + 5(x + 3) There are two terms only.
first term second term

 The factors of the first term are 4x and x + 3.

 The factors of the second terms are 5 and x + 3.
 The common factor is (x + 3). Divide both terms by (x + 3) to obtain the remaining
factors.
4x(x + 3) + 5(x +3) = (x + 3) (4x + 5)
common remaining
factor factor

Read and understand common monomial factor on your book on page 2-5.

Now, it’s time for you to practice. Answer the activity below.

Activity 1
Factor the following polynomials. Write your answers on the space provided.

(Use black ball pen)

1. 6a – 48 2. 12c – 28d + 52

3. 7 x 2−7 y 4. 18 x 3 y 4- 12 x 2 y 5

5. 8y(x – 2y) – (x – 2y) 6. 2x (5y + 1) – 3(5y + 1)

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 7. 21b + 63b 2 8. 459x -621

9. -4e 2+ 7e 3 -9e 4 10. 18m4 n 4 - 63m3 n3

Let’s proceed to our word problem activity.

Have fun!

Example:
What are the possible dimensions of rectangle whose area is x 2 + 6x + 8?

Solution:

L= x +4
The length of the rectangle is x+4. Its width is x+2.

(x+4) and (x+2) are factors of x 2 + 6x + 8.

x
2
-x -x -x -x
w =x+2
x 1 1 1 1
x 1 1 1 1
A= x 2 +6x+8

For more examples refer to your book on page 2-5.

Now, it’s time for your practice. Answer the activity below.

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Activity 2
Solve the problem

1. What are the possible dimensions of a rectangle whose areas are x 2 -4x?

2. What are the possible dimensions of a rectangle whose areas are 2x+ 10?

3. What are the possible dimensions of a rectangle whose areas are 3 x 3 - 12 x 2 – 9x?

4. What are the possible dimensions of a rectangle whose areas are k 3 + k 2 + k +1?

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 5. What are the possible dimensions of a rectangle whose areas are u3 + 2u2 + u + 2?

How do find the activities?

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 Lesson 1.2 Factors of Different Two Squares
Try this!

Find the product Find the positive square root

1) 4 • 4 = 1. √ 16 =

2) x • x = 2. √ x2 =

3) 2x • 2x = 3. √ 4 x 2 =

4) x 2 y • x 2 y = 4. √ x 4 y 2 =

5) 8 x 2 y 3 • 8 x 2 y 3 = 5. √ 64 x 4 y 6 =

Think about this

What relationship do you observe between the square of x and the

square root of x 2 ?

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Factoring a Difference of Two Squares

2 2
a -b = (a+b)(a-b)
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To factor a difference of two squares, write the product of the sum and the
difference of the two quantities being squared.
Example 1: Factor. x 2 – 9

Solution: Find the square roots of the terms.

√ x2 = x since x ∙ x = x 2

√9 = 3 since 3 ∙ 3 = 9
Substitute in the pattern.
2 2
x 2 – 9 = (x) - (3)
= (x+ 3)(x-3)

Example 2:
6 4 1
Factor. 36 x y −
4
Find the square root of the terms.

√ 36 x 6 y 4 = 6 x 3 y 2 since 6 x 3 y 2 • 6 x 3 y 2 = 36 x 6 y 4

√ 1
4
=
1
2
since
1 1 1
• =
2 2 4

6 4 1 1 2
Thus, 36 x y − = (6 x 3 y 2 ¿2 – ( ¿
4 2
1 3 2 1
= (6 x 3 y 2+ )( 6 x y − )
2 2
Example 3: Squaring a binomial.

(9 x 2- 64)

F
o
Using the FOIL method,

The first term is a square. 9 x 2 ¿(3 x )2 ( 3x + 8) ( 3x – 8 )

The second term is a square. 64 = (8)2 I

L
(3x+8) (3x – 8) = 3x(3x) + 3x(-8) + 8(3x) + 8(-8)
= 9 x 2 - 24x + 24x -64

= 9 x 2- 64
For more examples read and understand your book on pages 8-10.

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 Now, it’s time for your practice. Answer the activity below.

Activity 3. Squaring a Binomial

Match the factors in Column A with their products in Column B. Show your solution on the
space provided below the equation.
A B
_____1. (x + 6) (x – 6) a. 9 x 8 - 1

_____2. ( y 2 – 8) ( y 2 + 8) b. x 2 – 36

_____3. (5x -2y) (5x + 2y) c. x 2 y 6 - z 2

_____4. (3 x 4 + 1) (3 x 4 - 1) d. y 4 – 64

_____5. (x y 3 – z) ( x y 3 + z) e. 25 x 2 - 4 y 2

The answers in Column B are examples of difference of two squares.

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 PROCESS QUESTIONS:

1. How do you find the activity?

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2. Why is it important to follow the FOIL method in factoring?
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Open your book on page 10, Example #5 for you to have an idea on how to solve
the following word problem.

Now, it’s time for your practice. Answer the activity below.

Activity 4
Solve the following.
1. Find the area of the shaded region. Express your answer in factored form.

t t

t 8 meters

t
t

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2. A school complex is to be built in a 100m by 100m lot, with a square open space at the
middle of the lot for students’ activities. The size of the open space will be decided later.
Express the area of the school building in factored form.

3. The side of a square is 3 x 3 y 2 z cm. The side of a smaller square is 8a cm. How much
bigger is the first square than the second square? Express the difference in terms of x, y,
z and a in factored form.

4. Is x 4 -1 = ( x 2+ 1¿ ( x 2−1 ¿ completely factored? Explain.

5. Is 64 x 2 -16 y 2 = (8x+ 4y) (8x - 4y) completely factored? Explain.

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 How do find the activity?
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Very Good!

Lesson 1.3 Factors of Perfect Square Trinomials

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When is a trinomial a perfect square?

 When two of the terms are perfect squares, and both are positive.
 When the third term, usually the middle term, is twice the product of the
quantities that were squared.
Factoring Perfect Square Trinomial (PST)
2 2
a +2 ab +¿ b = (a + b¿2
2 2
a −2 ab +¿ b = (a - b¿2

Example :

a. (x-12 y ¿2

x-12y
* x-12y
x 2 -12xy
+
-12xy + 144 y 2
2 2
x – 24xy + 144 y

Find the missing term in each case so that expression forms perfect square trinomial.

b. 25 x 2 +¿ +1

Solution:
a. 25 x 2 +¿ +1
5x 5x 1 1
2 (5x) (1) = 10x

The trinomial is 25 x 2+ 10 x +1

c. 9 x 4 +60 x 2 y + ¿ ¿

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 Solution:
9 x 4 +60 x 2 y + ¿ ¿

60 x 2 y =2(3 x2 )(¿¿ )

Middle term square root square root

Of the first term of the last term

2
60 x y
2 =10y
6x
(10y¿2 = 100 y 2

The square root of the third term is 10y. Thus, the third terms is 100 y 2 .
The trinomial is 9 x 4 +60 x 2 y +¿ 100 y 2.

For more examples read and understand your book on pages 8-10.

Now, it’s time for your practice. Answer the activity below.
Activity 5
Complete each product by writing the missing terms. Write your answer on the space provided.
Show your solution.
1. (x + 9¿2 = x 2+ ¿____ +¿ 81

2. (3x −4 ¿2 = ____ −24 x +¿____

3. ¿= x 4 y 2−¿____ +9 z 2

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4. ¿= _____+8 x 3 y 4 +¿ _____

−1 2
5. (8y ¿ = 64 y 2−¿ ____ +¿ ____
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6. (4 x 2+ 7 y 3 ¿2 = ____ + ____ + 49 y 6

7. 2x(x + 7¿2 = ¿¿ + 28 x 2 + ____

8. (2 x 2 + 9¿2 = 4 x 4 + 36 x 2 + ____

9. (x-3¿2 = ___ - 6x + ___

10. (9x+7¿2 = 81 x 2+ ¿ +

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Closing Prayer
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning is now and will be forever. Amen.

Prepared by: Checked by: Noted by: Approved by:

Jea Mae Taladro Loren Jean Oria Mr. Luis A. Berro Sr. Fedelyn Bueno, O.P.
Subject Teacher SATL Academic Coordinator Principal

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