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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 8:
Factoring Polynomials
Week 7
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Quarter 1 – Module 8 – Factoring Polynomials
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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 8:
Factoring Polynomials

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MODULE
8 FACTORING POLYNOMIALS
From the previous module you have taught how to find the quotient
and remainder of polynomial function using different methods. In this
module, you are expected to continue same skills as you factor polynomials
completely.

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

PPREPREVIER!
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
The learners will be able to:
• Factor Polynomials

WHAT I KNOW
PPREPREVIER
Read the questions carefully. Write the letter that corresponds the correct
!
answer.
1. What is the greatest common monomial of 4𝑥 2 − 20𝑥?
A. 4𝑥 2 B. 20𝑥 C. 4x D. 𝑥 2
2. Which of the following is the completely factored formed of 21𝑥 3 +
14𝑥 2 ?
A. 7𝑥 (3𝑥 2 + 2) B. 7𝑥 (3𝑥 2 − 2) C. 7𝑥 2 (3𝑥 + 2) D. 7𝑥 2 (3𝑥 − 2)
3. What is the binomial factor 𝑃 (𝑥 ) = 30𝑥 4 + 25𝑥 2 if the other monomial
factor is 5𝑥 2 ?
A. 6𝑥 2 − 25 B. 6𝑥 2 + 25 C. 6𝑥 + 5 D. 6𝑥 − 5
4. What are the factors of 49𝑥 2 − 25?
A. (7𝑥 − 5)(7𝑥 − 5) C. (7𝑥 + 5)(7𝑥 − 5)
( )(
𝐵. 7𝑥 + 5 7𝑥 + 5 ) D. (5𝑥 + 7)(5𝑥 − 7)
5. If (3𝑥 − 7 ) 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑃(𝑥 ) = 9𝑥 − 49, what is the other factor?
2 4

A. 3𝑥 2 + 7 B. 3𝑥 + 7 C. 7𝑥 2 + 3 D. 7𝑥 − 3
6. What are the factors of 8𝑎 + 27?
3

A. (2𝑎 − 3)(4𝑎2 + 6𝑎 + 16) C. (2𝑎 + 3)(𝑎2 − 6𝑎 + 16)

B. (𝑎 − 3)(𝑎 + 3𝑎 + 9)
2
D. (𝑎 + 3)(𝑎2 − 3𝑎 + 9)
7. Which of the following is the quadratic trinomial factor of 𝑥 3 − 125?
A. 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 − 25 B. 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 25 C. 𝑥 2 + 25𝑥 + 5 D. 𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 25
8. What are the factors of 𝑛2 − 4𝑛 + 3?
A. (𝑛 − 3)(𝑛 − 1) C. (𝑛 + 3)(𝑛 + 1)
B. (𝑛 + 3)(𝑛 − 1) D. (𝑛 − 3)(𝑛 + 1)
9. One of the factors of 𝑘 − 5𝑘 + 4 is 𝑘 − 1, what is the other factor?
2

A. 𝑘 − 4 B. 𝑘 + 1 C. 𝑘 + 5 D. 𝑘 − 1
10. Which of the following are the factors of 4𝑥 − 9𝑥 − 28?
2

A. (4𝑥 + 7)(𝑥 + 4) C. (4𝑥 − 7)(𝑥 + 4)

B. (4𝑥 + 7)(𝑥 − 4) D. (4𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 − 2)
11. 𝑛 − 4, is one of the factors of 4𝑛 − 13𝑛 + 12, wwhat is the other?
2

A. 5𝑛 + 4 B. 5𝑛 = 4 C. 𝑛 + 4 D. 𝑛 − 4

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12. What are the factors of 𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑦 + 3𝑥 + 6?
A. (𝑦 + 2)(𝑥 + 3) C. (𝑦 + 3)(𝑥 + 2)
B. (𝑦 − 3)(𝑥 + 2) D. (𝑦 − 2)(𝑥 + 3)
13. What are the factors of 4𝑥 + 2𝑥 − 2𝑥 − 1?
3 2

A. (2𝑥 2 + 1)(2𝑥 + 1) C. (2𝑥 2 + 1)(2𝑥 − 1)

𝐵. (2𝑥 2 − 2)(2𝑥 + 1) D. (2𝑥 2 − 1)(2𝑥 + 1)
14. What are the complete of 2𝑥 3 − 3𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 3?
A. (𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 1)(2𝑥 − 3) C. (𝑥 2 − 1)(2𝑥 − 3)
B. (𝑥 2 + 1)(2𝑥 − 3) D. (2𝑥 − 3)(2𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 − 1)
15. What are the factors of 9𝑥 3 + 36𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 16?
A. (𝑥 − 2)(𝑥 + 2)(3𝑥 + 4) C. (3𝑥 − 2)(3𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 + 4)
B. 9𝑥 + 4 𝑥 − 4
( 2 )( ) D. (9𝑥 2 − 4)(𝑥 + 4)

*** If you got an honest 15 points (perfect score), you may skip this
module

WHAT’S IN
PPREPREV
IER! 1
Activity
Write the FACTORED form of the following polynomial expressions.
1. 63 + 45𝑏 6. −8𝑥 7 + 24𝑥 6 + 12𝑥 5
2. 6𝑥 3 − 7𝑥 5 + 3 7. 20 − 35𝑥 2 − 20𝑥 3
3. 63𝑥 − 35𝑥
12 6
8. 9𝑥 6 − 63𝑥 3 − 9𝑥 2
4. 14𝑥 + 21𝑥 2 + 21𝑥 3 9. −3𝑥 3 + 15𝑥 2 − 6𝑥
5. 10𝑥 − 9𝑥 + 𝑥
3 2
10. 50𝑥 3 + 50 𝑦 2 − 20

WHAT’S NEW

EVOLUTION OF EQUATIONS
Quadratic problems were first mentioned in Babylonian cuneiform
tablets from 1900 BC. In 600 BC, general solution for quadratic equations
was developed by Brahmagupta. Cubics then were not yet introduced. Third
degree polynomials were solved for special cases only. This was the golden
age of polynomial factoring. Scipionedel Ferro and Tartaglia were the
mathematicians who developed a generalized method to solve any cubic
problems. Then comes the quartic equations which were developed by
Lodovico Fesari, a student of Tartaglia.
The general solution to cubic and quartic were published in “Ars
Magna” (The Magnificent Art) in 1545 by Gerolamo Cardano.
Now, we can get the solutions of any degree by simply clicking the
graphical calculators and other electronic devices. But throughout the above
- mentioned eras, factoringhas become a significant process in identifying
the solution(s) of a given equation.It helps us rewrite the equation in a much
simpler formand allows us to yield a lot of useful information as we apply
the principles of factoring in an equation.

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1. What is the main idea of the story?

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2. What is the book “Ars Magna” about?
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3. Discuss the significance of factoring in solving equations.
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4. Rewrite the following polynomials by factoring:

Polynomials Factored Form

3𝑥 − 9
𝑥 2 − 25
𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 4
2𝑥 3 + 3𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 3
𝑥 4 − 16
Can you apply this concept to solve or answer the questions below?
Come, let’s see!

WHAT IS IT
A. FINDING THE GREATEST COMMON FACTOR
We focus on factoring using the greatest common factor, GCF, of a
polynomial. When we multiplied polynomials, we multiplied monomials by
polynomials by distributing, such as
4𝑥 2 (2𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 + 8) = 8𝑥 4 − 12𝑥 3 + 32𝑥 2
We work out the same problem, but backwards. We will start with
8𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 3 + 32 and obtain its factored form.
First, we have to identify the GCF of a polynomial. We introduce the
GCF of a polynomial by looking at an example in arithmetic. The method in
which we obtained the GCF between numbers in arithmetic is the same
method we use to obtain the GCF with polynomials.

Definition
The factored form of a number or expression is the expression written as a
product of factors. The greatest common factor (GCF) of a polynomial is the
largest polynomial that is a factor of all terms in the polynomial.

Examples:
Factor the following completely.
1. 24𝑥 3 + 56𝑥 15 = 8𝑥 3 (3 + 7𝑥 12 )
2. 12𝑦 5 + 6𝑦 20 − 21𝑦 7 = 3𝑦 5 (4 + 2𝑦 15 − 7𝑦 2 )
3. 4𝑥 2 − 20𝑥 + 10 = 2(2𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 + 5)
4. 9𝑥 4 − 12𝑥 3 + 6𝑥 2 = 3𝑦 5 (4 + 2𝑦 15 − 7𝑦 2 )
5. 21𝑎4 𝑏5 − 14𝑎3 𝑏7 + 7𝑎2 𝑏2 = 7𝑎2 𝑏2 (3𝑎2 𝑏3 − 2𝑎𝑏5 + 1)

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Steps for factoring out the greatest common factor
Step 1. Find the GCF of the expression.
Step 2. Rewrite each term as a product of the GCF and the remaining
factors.
Step 3. Rewrite as a product of the GCF and the remaining factors in
parenthesis.
Step 4. Verify the factored form by multiplying. The product should be the
original.

WHAT’S MORE
B. DIFFERENCE OF TWO SQUARES
When we see a binomial where both the 1st and 2nd terms are perfect
square and one subtracts another, you have the difference of two
squares. You can apply the following formula to factor quickly.
Difference of two squares 𝒂𝟐 − 𝒃𝟐 = (𝒂 + 𝒃)(𝒂 − 𝒃)

Examples:
1. 𝑥 2 − 36 = (𝑥 + 6)(𝑥 − 6)
2. 9𝑎2 − 25𝑏2 = (3𝑎 + 5𝑏)(3𝑎 − 5𝑏)
3. 100𝑏2 − 49𝑐 4 = (10𝑏 + 7𝑐 2 )(10𝑏 − 7𝑐 2 )

C. A SUM OR DIFFERENCE OF TWO CUBES

Sum or difference of two cubes
There are special formulas for a sum or difference of two cubes.
Difference of two cubes:𝒂𝟑 − 𝒃𝟑 = (𝒂 − 𝒃)(𝒂𝟐 + 𝒂𝒃 + 𝒃𝟐 )
Sum of two cubes: 𝒂𝟑 + 𝒃𝟑 = (𝒂 + 𝒃)(𝒂𝟐 − 𝒂𝒃 + 𝒃𝟐 )
We can also use the acronym:
SOAP for the formulas for factoring a sum or difference of two cubes.
Same: binomial has the same sign as the expression
Opposite: middle term of the trinomial has the opposite sign than the
expression
Always
Positive: last term of the trinomial is always positive

SOAP is an easier way of remembering the signs in the formula because the
formulas for the sum and difference of two cubes are the same except for the
signs. Let’s take a look:

Examples:
Factor the following:
1. 𝑥 3 − 64 = (𝑥 − 4)(𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 16)
2. 125−𝑥 3 = (5 − 𝑥 )(25 + 5𝑥 + 𝑥 2 )
3. 𝑥 3 + 8 = (𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 4)
4. −27𝑥 3 + 125 = (−3𝑥 + 5)(9𝑥 2 + 15𝑥 + 125)

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Activity 2
Find the factors of the following:
1. 4𝑛2 − 49 6. 1 − 𝑎3
2. 196𝑛2 − 144 7. 8𝑎3 − 27𝑏3
3. 𝑥 2 − 9𝑦 2 8. 𝑚3 + 8𝑛3
4. 4𝑥 4 − 144𝑦 4 9. 𝑎3 + 343𝑏 3
5. 2𝑥 2 − 18 10. 1029𝑥 3 + 64𝑛3

D. PERFECT SQUARE TRINOMIALS

In this section, we discuss two special types of trinomials that
are called the perfect square trinomials. In order to have a perfect
square trinomial, we need to have the 1st and the 2nd terms squared,
and the middle term twice the 1st and the 2nd terms. This pattern
allows us to be more efficient when we factor trinomials.

Perfect Square Trinomials

𝒂𝟐 + 𝟐𝒂 + 𝒃𝟐 = (𝒂 + 𝒃)𝟐
𝒂𝟐 − 𝟐𝒂 + 𝒃𝟐 = (𝒂 − 𝒃)𝟐
Examples:
1. 36x2 + 60x + 25 = (6x + 5)2
2. 4𝑥2 + 20𝑥𝑦 + 25𝑦2 = (2𝑥 + 5𝑦)2
3. 49𝑎2 − 28𝑎 + 4 = (7𝑎 − 2)2
4. 𝑥2 − 6𝑥 + 9 = (𝑥 − 3)2
5. 9𝑥2 − 30𝑥 + 25 = (3𝑥 − 5)2

E. FACTORING TRINOMIALS OF THE FORM 𝒙𝟐 + 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒄

Factoring with three terms, or trinomials, is the most important
technique, especially in further algebra. Since factoring is a product of
factors, we first look at multiplying to develop the process of factoring
trinomials.
Steps for factoring trinomials of the form𝒙𝟐 + 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒄
Step 1. Find two numbers, 𝒑 and 𝒒, that 𝒑 + 𝒒 = 𝒃 and 𝒑 ⋅ 𝒒 = a·𝒄
Step 2. Rewrite the expression so that the middle term is split into two terms,
𝒑 and 𝒒.

Step 3. Factor by grouping.

Step 4. Verify the factored form by finding the product.

Factoring trinomials with a leading coefficient of 1.

𝒙𝟐 + 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒄
1. Make two sets of parentheses and put the factors of 𝑥2 in the first
position of each set of parentheses like this: (x )(x )
2. The second positions are the factors of c that add to b.

Examples:
1. 𝑥 2 + 9𝑥 + 18 = (𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 + 6)
2. 𝑎2 − 9𝑎𝑏 + 14𝑏2 = (𝑎 − 7𝑏)(𝑎 − 3𝑏)

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FACTORING TRINOMIALS OF THE FORM 𝒂𝒙𝟐 + 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒄 BY GROUPING
When the leading coefficient a is not 1, it takes a few more steps to
factor the trinomial. There are many ways to factor this type of trinomials.
You are going to learn 2 methods in this section. The first one is factor by
grouping and the second one is the “bottoms- up” method. First, let’s take a
look at the grouping method.

Steps for factoring trinomials of the form 𝒂𝒙𝟐 + 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒄 using the

“bottoms-up” method
Step 1. Multiply 𝒂𝒂 ⋅ 𝒄𝒄, then write a new trinomial in the form of 𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑎 ∙ 𝑐
Step 2. Factor as you normally would with trinomials with the leading
coefficient of 1.
Step 3. Divide the constants in each binomial factor by the original value of a.
Step 4. Simplify the fractions formed.
Step 5. If the simplified fractions do not have the denominator of 1, move the
denominator to the coefficient of the variable.
Step 6. Verify the factored form by finding the product

Examples:
3. 5𝑥 2 + 60𝑥 + 100 = 5(𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 + 10)
4. 8𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 15 = (4𝑥 + 5)(2𝑥 − 3)
5. 10𝑥 2 − 27𝑥 + 5 = (5𝑥 − 1)(2𝑥 − 5)

Let’s begin your individual activities. Are you ready?

Now that you could factor difference of two squares and the sum and
difference of two cubes. Let’s try if you can apply these skills! Let’s go!
Activity 3
Factor the following:
Find the factors of the following:
1. 𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 16 6. 𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 12
2. 4𝑥 2 − 28𝑥 + 49 7. 𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 32
3. 9𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 1 8. 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 12
4. 16𝑥 2 + 40𝑥 + 25 9. 3𝑥 2 − 27𝑥 + 42
5. 𝑥 2 + 6𝑥𝑦 + 9𝑦 2 10. 3𝑥 2 − 24𝑥 + 45

F. FACTOR BY GROUPING
When we have polynomials that have at least 4 terms. Sometimes, we
can factor them by using a process known as factor by grouping.

Steps for factoring by grouping

To factor by grouping, we first notice the polynomial expression obtains four
terms.
Step 1. Group two sets of two terms, e.g.,
ax + ay + bx + by = (ax + ay) + (bx + by).
Step 2. Factor the GCF from each group, e.g., a(x + y) + b(x + y)
Step 3. Factor the GCF from the expression, e.g., (x + y)(a + b).

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Examples:
1. 15𝑥𝑦 + 10𝑦 − 18𝑥 − 12 = (15𝑥𝑦 − 18𝑥 ) + (10𝑦 − 12)
= 3x(5y − 6) + 2(5y − 6)
=(5𝑦 − 6)(3𝑥 + 2)
2. 6𝑥 + 3𝑥𝑦 + 2𝑥 + 𝑦 = 6𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 ) + (2𝑥 + 𝑦)
2 (
= 2𝑥 (3𝑥 + 1) + 𝑦(3𝑥 + 1)
= (2𝑥 + 𝑦)(3𝑥 + 1)
3. 10𝑎𝑏 + 15𝑏 + 4𝑎 + 6 = (10𝑎𝑏 + 15𝑏) + (4𝑎 + 6)
= 5𝑏(2𝑎 + 3) + 2(2𝑎 + 3)
= (5𝑏 + 2)(2𝑎 + 3)

Great job! It’s time for you to do the math. Can you solve the
following problems?

Activity 4
Factor the following by grouping:
1. 6𝑥 2 + 9𝑥𝑦 − 14𝑥 − 21𝑦 6. 12𝑛3 + 4𝑛2 + 3𝑛 + 1
2. 5𝑥𝑦 − 8𝑥 − 10𝑦 + 16 7. 𝑚3 − 𝑚2 + 2𝑚 − 2
3. 12𝑎𝑏 − 14𝑎 − 6𝑏 + 7 8. 5𝑛3 − 10𝑛2 + 3𝑛 − 6
4. 2𝑝 3 + 5𝑝 2 + 6𝑝 + 15 9. 35𝑥𝑦 − 5𝑥 − 56𝑦 + 8
5. 3𝑛3 − 4𝑛2 + 9𝑛 − 12 10. 12𝑥𝑦 − 28𝑥 − 15𝑦 + 35

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

A General Strategy To Factoring

Step 1. Factor out the greatest common factor, if possible
Step 2. Determine the number of terms in the polynomial.
Step 3.
➢ Two Terms
1. Difference of two squares: 𝒂𝟐 − 𝒃𝟐 = (𝒂 + 𝒃)(𝒂 − 𝒃)
2. Difference of two cubes: 𝒂𝟑 − 𝒃𝟑 = (𝒂 − 𝒃)(𝒂𝟐 + 𝒂𝒃 + 𝒃𝟐 )
3. Sum of two cubes: 𝒂𝟑 + 𝒃𝟑 = (𝒂 + 𝒃)(𝒂𝟐 − 𝒂𝒃 + 𝒃𝟐 )
➢ Three Terms
1. Perfect square trinomial:
𝒂𝟐 + 𝟐𝒂 + 𝒃𝟐 = (𝒂 + 𝒃)𝟐
𝟐
𝒂𝟐 − 𝟐𝒂 + 𝒃 = (𝒂 − 𝒃)𝟐
2. Old fashion way:
❖ 𝒙𝟐 + 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒄
❖ 𝒂𝒙𝟐 + 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒄 Factor by grouping
➢ Four Terms
1. Factor by grouping, rearranging terms, if needed.
Step 4. Check your work by multiplying out the product of factors.

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(Communication)
WHAT I CAN DO
Amidst what is happening to our health issues all over the world, I want you
to take at a look at the picture below and make at least 3 – sentences on
what are the FACTORS that you can get the virus.

ASSESSMENT

Read the questions carefully. Write the letter that corresponds the correct
answer.
1. What is the greatest common monomial of 16𝑝4 + 4𝑝3 ?
A. 4𝑝3 B. 16𝑝4 C. 4p D. 𝑝3
2. Which of the following is the completely factored formed of 6𝑛3 − 3𝑛5 ?
A. 3𝑛2 (2𝑛 − 𝑛3 ) B. 3(2𝑛3 − 𝑛5 ) C. 3𝑛3 (2 − 𝑛2 ) D. 3𝑛(2𝑛2 − 𝑛4 )
3. What is the binomial factor 𝑃 (𝑥 ) = −6𝑥 − 6𝑥 if the other monomial
5 4

factor is −6𝑥 4 ?
A. 𝑥 − 1 B. 𝑥 + 1 C. 𝑥 + 6 D. 𝑥 − 6
4. What are the factors of 9𝑥 2 − 25?
A. (3𝑥 − 5)(3𝑥 − 5) C. (3𝑥 + 5)(3𝑥 − 5)
B. (3𝑥 + 5)(3𝑥 + 5) D. (5𝑥 + 3)(5𝑥 − 3)
5. If (6𝑥 + 7 ) 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑃(𝑥 ) = 36𝑥 − 49, what is the other factor?
2 4

A. 6𝑥 2 + 7 B. 6𝑥 2 − 7 C. 𝑥 2 + 7 D. 𝑥 2 − 7
6. What are the factors of 𝑎3 + 64?
A. (𝑎 − 4)(𝑎2 + 4𝑎 + 16) C. (𝑎 + 4)(𝑎2 − 4𝑎 + 16)
B. (𝑎 − 2)(𝑎2 + 2𝑎 + 32) D. (𝑎 + 2)(𝑎2 − 2𝑎 + 32)

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7. Which of the following is the quadratic trinomial factor of 8𝑥 3 − 27?
A. 4𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 − 9 B. 4𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 9 C. 4𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 9 D. −4𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 9
8. What are the factors of 𝑛 − 10𝑛 + 9?
2

A. (𝑛 − 9)(𝑛 − 1) C. (𝑛 + 9)(𝑛 + 1)
B. 𝑛 + 9 𝑛 − 1
( )( ) D. (𝑛 − 9)(𝑛 + 1)
9. One of the factors of 𝑘 − 5𝑘 + 4 is 𝑘 − 1, what is the other factor?
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A. 𝑘 − 4 B. 𝑘 + 1 C. 𝑘 + 4 D. 𝑘 − 1
10. Which of the following are the factors of 4𝑥 2 − 9𝑥 − 28?
A. (4𝑥 + 7)(𝑥 + 4) C. (4𝑥 − 7)(𝑥 + 4)
B. (4𝑥 − 7)(𝑥 − 4) D. (4𝑥 + 7)(𝑥 − 4)
11. 𝑛 − 4, is one of the factor of 4𝑛 − 13𝑛 + 12, wwhat is the other?
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A. 4𝑛 + 3 B. 4𝑛 − 3 C. 𝑛 + 3 D. 𝑛 − 4
12. What are the factors of 8𝑥𝑦 − 𝑦 + 56𝑥 − 7?
A. (8𝑦 + 1)(𝑦 + 7) C. (8𝑦 + 1)(𝑥 + 7)
B. (8𝑦 − 1)(𝑦 + 7) D. (8𝑥 − 1)(𝑦 + 7)
13. What are the factors of 3𝑚𝑛 − 8𝑚 + 15𝑛 − 40?
A. (3𝑛 + 8)(𝑚 + 5) C. (8𝑛 + 3)(𝑚 − 5)
B. (3𝑛 − 8)(𝑚 + 5) D. (8𝑛 − 3)(𝑚 + 5)
14. What are the complete of 5𝑚𝑛 + 2𝑚 − 25𝑛 − 10?
A. (5𝑛 − 2)(𝑚 − 5) C. (5𝑛 + 2)(𝑚 − 5)
B. (5𝑛 + 2)(𝑚 − 5) D. (5𝑛 − 2)(𝑚 + 5)
15. What are the factors of 16𝑥𝑦 − 3𝑥 − 6𝑥 2 + 8𝑦?
A. (8𝑦 − 3𝑥 )(2𝑥 + 1) C. (8𝑥 − 3𝑦)(2𝑦 + 1)
B. (8𝑦 + 3𝑥 )(2𝑥 − 1) D. (8𝑥 − 3𝑦)(2𝑦 − 1)

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Let’s play! Using the picture below, make a 16- piece jigsaw puzzle of
what we have learned about factoring.

Note: You may use online application for your jigsaw puzzle

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REFERENCES
Larson R. & Hostetler R. P. (2013). Algebra and Trigonometry. (8th Ed.)
Cergage Learning Asia Ple ltd.
Orines, F. B., Esparrago, M. S. & Reyes, N. V. (2008). Advanced Algebra,
Trigonometry and Statistics. Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House
Oronce, O. A & Mendoza, M.O. (2015) E-Math Worktext in Mathematics
Rex Printing Company, Quezon City, PH
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Topic : Factoring Polynomials

Study the following polynomials whose prime factors are given in the table
below:

Polynomials Factored form Leading Constant

Coefficient term
X3 + 3x2 – 10x – 24 (x +2)(x – 3)(x + 4) 1 -24
X3 + 4x2 – 11x – 30 (x +5)(x – 3)(x + 2) 1 -30
x4+4x3–x2 –16x -12 (x -2)(x + 2)(x + 3)(x + 1) 1 -12
2X3 + 3X2 – 8X + 3 (2x -1)(x – 1)(x + 3) 2 3
3x4 –14x3+x2+26x +8 (3x +1)(x – 4)(x – 2)(x + 1) 3 8

Notice that the leading coefficient is equal to the product of the

coefficients of the x-terms in the factored form. Also, the constant term is
equal to the product of the constant terms in the factored form. We can
use this idea in finding possible factors of a polynomial.

Questions :
1. Factor completely: x3 + 2x2 – x - 2
a. What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial? How about the
constant term?

b. Using the leading coefficient and the constant term, what are the
possible factors of the given polynomial?

c. Using the factor theorem and test each possible factors, what are
the factors now of the given polynomial?

2. Factor completely: x3 – 4x2 + x +6

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