Tag: Kipka

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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Expanding Products
Jan 26

Expanding Products

Professor Kipka shows how to expand products like (x+3)(x+8) using a geometric model. This approach is more visual and more flexible than FOIL. Click here to view this video in…

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AC Method - Guessing
Jan 26

AC Method – Guessing

Professor Kipka explains how to use the AC Method to solve polynomials through the use of the guessing method of the AC Method.  Sounds crazy, I know…  Is it just…

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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 Squares
Jan 24

Factoring Squares

Professor Kipka explains how to recognize and factor polynomials that are perfect squares. Click here to watch this video in a new tab. Click here to download the transcript 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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