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Mathematics
Quarter 1, Week 1 to 2 – Module 1.2
Solving Problems Involving
Factors of Polynomials
– M8AL-Ib-2
Mathematics – Grade 8
Quarter 1 – Module 1.2: Solving Problems Involving Factors of Polynomials

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 GRADE 8 (QUARTER 1)
MODULE 1.2

Solving Problems Involving Factors of Polynomials

I. Introduction:
Many practical problems are solved by setting up and solving a
polynomial equation. One important use of factoring is in finding the
solutions of polynomial equations. In this module you will apply the
concepts of factoring to solve problems involving factors of polynomials.

II. Objective:

After studying this module, you should be able to solve

problems involving factors of polynomials.

III. Vocabulary List:

Before you proceed reading this module, be sure to be familiarized
with the following terms listed below. It will help you understand this
module better.
a. Linear equation – an equation in the first degree.
b. Polynomial Equation – is an equation whose sides are both
polynomials.
c. Quadratic Equation – an equation in the second degree.
d. Solution of the equation – a number that makes an equation true.
e. Zero-Product Property – For all real numbers, and if = 0, then = 0 or = 0 or both and = 0.

IV. Pre-test:

But wait, before you start studying this module, take this simple test
first to find out how much you already know about the topic to be
1.
discussed.
What is the value of in + 7 = 0 ?

2.
3.
What is the formula in finding the area of a rectangle?
What do you call this equation 2
+ 5 + 6 = 0?

4. Find two consecutive numbers whose product is 72.

5. The area of a rectangular garden is 140 ². If its length is 4 more than its width, find the dimensions.

How was it? Do you think you got it right? Compare your answers with
those in the answer key on page _7_ to find out. If all your answers

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 are right, very good! You may still study the module to review what you
already know.
If you got a low score, don’t feel bad. This means that this module is for
you. It will help you understand some important concepts that you can apply
in your daily life. Are you ready? You may now start. Happy Reading!
V. Learning Activities:
Solving Problems Involving Factors of Polynomials

Problem solving often depends on the knowledge of formulas that

describe relationships between certain dimensions, amount, or quantities.
In many cases, formulas are not given with word problems. It is then
necessary to translate the words of a problem into symbols before
solutions can be found.
While there is no shortcut to becoming proficient at solving word
problems, there is a method which is an outline for problem solving.
1. Understanding the problem. Read the problem very carefully. It may be
necessary to read it several times. A sketch may help.
2. Devising a plan. Determine what you are to find, and then let a variable
represent the unknown. It will be necessary to write an equation based upon the
words of the problem.
3. Carrying out the plan. Solve the Equation.
4. Looking Back. Check your answers.

Example 1: Find two consecutive numbers whose product is 72.

Solution: Given:
What is/are the given fact/s? Two consecutive numbers
whose product is 72.
What are you asked to find? Required: Two consecutive numbers.
Representation: Let x be the first number, + 1 be the second number
Write a representation.
Working equation: ( ) ( + 1) = 72

Write a working equation

Solve the Equation
( + 1) = 72; Apply the distributive property on the left side expression.
Solution:
²+ = 72; Transpose 72 to the left

side
²+ − 72 = 0; Apply factoring
( + 9) ( − 8) = 0: Use the zero

Product Property.

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 +9=0 and −8=0
=−9 =−8
+1=−9+1=−8 +1=8+1=9

State your answer The two consecutive numbers are

8 and 9
−8 and −9
Check your answer (8) (9) = 72
(−8) (−9) = 72

Example 2:
A gardener is planning to make a rectangular garden of “ARTAMISA”
with an area of 80m². She has 36 m of fencing to put around the perimeter
of the garden. What should the dimensions of the garden be?
Given: Rectangular garden of “ARTAMISA”
What is/are the given fact/s? with an area of 80m² and perimeter 36 .

What are you asked to find? Required: Length and width

of rectangular garden
Write a representation. Representation: Let be the
length, be the width
Write a working equation Working equation: =2 +2
36 = 2 + 2 ;

divide both sides by 2.

18= +
= 18–

Solve the Equation Solution: =

80 = (18 − ) ( ); by

substitution
80 = (18 − )( ); Apply

distributive property
80 = 18 − ²

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 ² − 18 + 80 = 0; Transpose 18 − ² to the left side.
( – 8)( − 10) = 0; By factoring
− 8 = 0 and − 10 = 0
=8 = 10; Apply zero

product Property.
State your answer = 8, = 10

The dimensions of the

rectangular garden are 8 and
10

Check your answer =

80 ² = (10 (8 )
80 ² = 80 ²

Example 3:
Find three consecutive even integers such that the first times
the third is 2 more than 5 times the second.

What is/are the given fact/s? Given: The first number times
the third is 2 more than 5 times
the second
What are you asked to find? Required: Three consecutive
even integers
Write a representation. Representation: Let be the first
even integer
+ 2 be the second even integer
+ 4 be the third even integer

Write a working equation Working equation:

( + 4) = 5( + 2) + 2
Solve the Equation ( + 4) = 5( + 2) + 2; Apply

distributive property
² + 4 = 5 + 10 + 2; combine

similar terms
² + 4 = 5 + 12; transpose 5
and 12 to the left side

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 ² + 4 − 5 − 12 = 0; combine
similar terms
²− − 12 = 0; Apply factoring

( − 4)( + 3) = 0 ; use the zero-

product property.

−4=0 +3=0

=4 = −3

Reject −3 since the problem is

looking for positive even integer.

4 is accepted since it is an even
integer.
=4

+2=4=2=6

n+4 = 4+4 = 8
State your answer the three consecutive even
integers are 4, 6, and 8.
Check your answer 4·8 = 5·6+2

32=32

VI. Practice Exercises:

Let us try the following problems.
Practice Task 1:
The product of two consecutive odd integers is 63. Find the
numbers.
1. What information is given?
2. What are you asked to find?
3. Write a representation using variable .
4. What is the working equation?
5. Solve the equation and check the answer(s).
Practice Task 2:
The area of a rectangular garden is 140 ². if its length is 4 more than its width, find the dimensions.

1. What information is given?

2. What are you asked to find?
3. Write a representation using for the length and for the width.
4. What is the working equation?
5. Solve the equation and check the answer(s).

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 Practice Task 3:
Find the least of three consecutive even integers, if the first time the
third is 4 greater than seven times the second integer.
1. What information is given?
2. What are you asked to find?
3. Write a representation using variable n.
4. What is the working equation?
5. Solve the equation and check the answer(s).

VII. Post Test:

After trying to practice answering the problems, let us see what you
have learned.
Read and answer the ff. problems.
A. Find two consecutive even integers whose product is 48.
1. Given: ________
2. Required: _______
3. Representation: ________ (using variable )
4. Working Equation: _______
5. Solution: ______
B. The length of a rectangular piece of cloth is 3 more than its width. If the area of the cloth is 130 ², find the width.

1. Given: ________
2. Required: _______
3. Representation: ________ (using variable and )
4. Working Equation: _______
5. Solution: ______
Refer to pages 7-8– for the answer key.

VIII. Assignment:
Last year, Eric’s garden measured 10 by 25 . This year he increased the length and decreased the width by the same amount. If his garden has an area of 216 ², find its
dimensions.

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 ANSWER KEY:
1.
Pre-test: = −7
2. =

3. Quadratic equation
4.
5.
8 and 9, -9 and -8
=14, =10

Practice Task 1:
1. product of two consecutive odd integers is 63
2. two consecutive odd integers
3. let x be the first odd integer, x+2 be the second odd
integer
4. x(x+2) =63
5. 7 and 9 , -9 and -7

Practice Task 2:
1. Area of a rectangular garden is 140 2, length is 4 more than the width

2. length and width

3.
4.
for length and for width
= ( + 4)( )
5. = 10 and = 14

Practice Task 3:
1. The first even integer times the third even integer is 4 greater
than seven times the second integer.
2. The least of the three consecutive even integers.
3. Let be the first even integer, + 2 be the second even integer and + 4 be the third even integer
4. ( + 4) = 7( + 2) + 4

5. 6

Post Test:
1. Two consecutive even integers whose product is 48
2. Two consecutive even integers
3. Let be the first even integer and + 2 be the second even integers
4. ( + 2) = 48
5. 6 and 8,−8 and −6

6. Area of the cloth is 130 2 ,length of a rectangular piece is 3 more than its width

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7. width
8.
9.
for length and for width
=( +3)
10. = 13 and = 10

Assignment:
= 27 and =8

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