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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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