Tag: Factoring

Factoring With Geometry
Feb 5

Factoring With Geometry

Professor Kipka explains how to factor polynomials using a geometrical method. Click here to access this video in a new tab Click here to download the transcripts of this video

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Factoring Analytically
Jan 26

Factoring Analytically

Professor Kipka talks about using number puzzles like “find two numbers that multiply to 8 and add to 6” to factor polynomials. Click here to open this video in a new tab Click here to download the transcripts for this video

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Why the AC Method Works
Jan 24

Why the AC Method Works

The AC Method is a trick for factoring polynomials that don’t start with x squared.  For example, the expression might start with 3 x squared. In this optional video Professor Kipka explains why the AC Method works. Click here to watch this video in a new tab. Click here to download the transcript for this…

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Solving Quadratic Equations
Jan 24

Solving Quadratic Equations

Professor Kipka demonstrates how to solve quadratic equations without using the quadratic formula. Just for a kick, stop in his office sometime and ask him to demonstrate the proof of how the quadratic formula works. Click here to watch this video in a new window. Click here to download the transcript of this video

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Finding the Greatest Common Factor
Jan 24

Finding the Greatest Common Factor

Professor Kipka explains how to find the greatest common factor (GCF) of polynomial expressions. Click here to watch this video in a new tab. Click here to download the transcript for this video

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Factoring By Grouping
Jan 24

Factoring By Grouping

Professor Kipka explains how to factor polynomials with four terms using the ‘Factor by Grouping’ method. Click here to watch this video in a new tab. Click here to download the transcript of this video

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Expanding Squares
Jan 24

Expanding Squares

Professor Kipka explains how to expand perfect squares using geometry. Click here to watch this video in a new tab Click here to download the transcript of this video

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Difference of Squares Examples
Jan 24

Difference of Squares Examples

Professor Kipka shows examples of how to recognize and factor polynomials that are the difference of squares. For example (a squared) – (b squared). Use this link to open the video is a separate tab. Click here to download the transcript of this video  

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Factoring Using the Bottoms Up Method
Jan 24

Factoring Using the Bottoms Up Method

Professor Jen Gorman explains a strategy for factoring called the “Bottoms Up Method.”  This is a useful alternative to the AC Method and can factor polynomials that start with terms such as (3x squared) Click here to play this video in a new window Click here to download the transcript of this video

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