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MATHEMATICS
QUARTER 1 MODULE 1
MELCs 1 & 2

Factoring With
8Polynomials
PART I.

Introduction
Welcome Grade 8 learners to interesting, exciting and challenging Mathematics
lessons. This module will help you find shorter and easier ways to recognize patterns and
techniques in finding factors of polynomials. It will also help you apply the different techniques
in factoring to solve word problems.
Before you proceed to your first lesson in Mathematics 8, let us first find out how far
you have learned in your previous lesson. Let us also check your prior knowledge on the
present lessons by answering the pretest.
Enjoy your week-long learning. You can do it.

Pretest
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on your answer sheet.
1. Which of the following expressions is the common factor of 36𝑥 2 𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 16𝑥𝑦?
a. 4𝑥 2 𝑦 b. 4𝑥𝑦 c. 2𝑥 2 𝑦 d 4𝑥 2 𝑦 2
2. Which of the following polynomials is the product of (2𝑥 + 5)(2𝑥 − 5)?
a. 4𝑥 2 − 25 b. 4𝑥 2 + 25 c. 4𝑥 2 + 20𝑥 − 25 d. 4𝑥 2 − 20𝑥 − 25
3. What are the factors of 6𝑥𝑦 3 + 3𝑥𝑦 2 − 3𝑥 2 𝑦?
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a. 3𝑥(2𝑦 + 𝑦2 − 𝑥𝑦) c. 3𝑥𝑦(2𝑥𝑦 + 𝑥𝑦 − 𝑥2 𝑦)
b. 3𝑦(2𝑥𝑦2 + 𝑥𝑦 − 𝑥2 ) d. 3𝑥𝑦(2𝑦2 + 𝑦 − 𝑥)
4. In the polynomial 64𝑥 3 − 27 , one of the factors is (16𝑥 2 + 12𝑥 + 9). What is the other
factor?
a. 8𝑥 − 9 b. 8𝑥 + 9 c. 4𝑥 − 3 d. 4𝑥 + 3
5. Valery bought hand sanitizers worth (60𝑥 + 45𝑦) pesos. If she buys 15 bottles of hand
sanitizers, how much is the cost of each?
a. (3𝑥 + 4𝑦) pesos c. (4𝑥 + 3𝑦) pesos
b. (3𝑥 − 4𝑦) pesos d. (4𝑥 − 3𝑦) pesos

B. Presentation / Discussion

MELC 1: Factors completely different types of polynomials (polynomials with

common monomial factor, difference of two squares, sum and difference of two
cubes, perfect square trinomials, and general trinomials)

Polynomials especially in the form of factors are frequently encountered in the field of
Mathematics. In Mathematics, a polynomial is an expression consisting of variables and
coefficients, that involves only the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and
positive exponent of the variables.
Factoring is the reverse process of multiplication. When a number or polynomial is
factored, it is rewritten as a product of two or more factors.
Polynomials is completely factored if each of its factors can no longer be expressed as
the product of two other polynomials of its lowest degree and the numerical coefficients have
also no common factor.

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Factoring Different Types of Polynomials

1. Polynomials with Common Monomial Factor

One type of special products are the polynomials with common monomial factors.
Common monomial factoring is the process of writing a polynomial as a product of two
polynomials, one of which is a monomial that factors each term of the polynomial.

Illustrative Examples:
Polynomial Common Monomial Factor/ Factored Form
Greatest Common Factor
6𝑥 + 4 2 2(3𝑥 + 2)
4𝑥𝑦 − 28𝑥 4𝑥 4𝑥(𝑦 − 7)
4𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 2𝑥 2𝑥(2𝑥 + 3)
5𝑥 3 + 10𝑥 2 5𝑥 2 5𝑥 2 (𝑥 + 2)

In polynomial 6𝑥 + 4, the greatest common factor or GCF of 6𝑥 and 4 is 𝟐 , the

factored form is 2(3𝑥 + 2).
For polynomial 4𝑥𝑦 − 28𝑥 , the greatest common factor or GCF of 4𝑥𝑦 and 28𝑥 is
𝟒𝒙, the factored form is 4𝑥(𝑦 − 7).
We divide the given polynomial by the greatest common monomial factor to get the
other factor.

Remember:
The Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of two or more monomials is the largest number that a set of numbers or
polynomials have in common and with variables having the least degree.

2. Difference of Two Squares

If 𝒙 and 𝒚 are real numbers, variables, or algebraic expressions, then

𝟐 − 𝒚𝟐 = (𝒙 + 𝒚)(𝒙 − 𝒚)
The product of the sum and 𝒙difference of two numbers is the difference between tw
In words:
The difference of the squares of two terms is the product of the sum and difference of
those terms.
For a binomial to be a difference of two squares, remember the two conditions:
1. There must be two terms that are perfect squares.
Examples a.) 25𝒙𝟐 and 16
b.) 4𝒂𝟐 and 9𝒃𝟒
2. There must be a minus sign in exactly one of the terms.
Examples a.) 25𝒙𝟐 − 16
b.) 4𝒂𝟐 − 𝟗𝒃𝟒
If the binomial you want to factor matches the two conditions above, then the binomial
is a difference of two squares. In factoring the difference of two squares:
1. Get the square root of each of the two squares.
2. Using these square roots, form two factors: a sum and a difference.

Illustrative Examples:
a. Factor 25𝑥 2 − 16
Solution: 1. Get the square root of each of the two squares.

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 25𝒙𝟐 = √𝟐𝟓𝒙𝟐 = 5𝑥
16 = √16 = 4
2. Using 5𝑥 and 4, form two factors: a sum (5𝑥 + 4) and a difference (5𝑥 − 4).
Therefore, 𝟐𝟓𝒙𝟐 − 𝟏𝟔 = (𝟓𝒙 + 𝟒) 𝟓𝒙 − 𝟒).

b. Factor 4𝑎 2 − 9𝑏4
Solution: 1. Get the square root of each of the two squares.
4𝑎 2 = √4𝑎 2 = 2𝑎
9𝑏4 = √9𝑏4 = 3𝑏2
2. Using 2𝑎 and 3𝑏2 , form two factors: a sum (2𝑎 + 3𝑏2 ) and a difference
(2𝑎 − 3𝑏2 ).
Therefore, 𝟒𝒂𝟐 − 𝟗𝒃𝟒 = (𝟐𝒂 + 𝟑𝒃𝟐 ) (𝟐𝒂 − 𝟑𝒃𝟐 ).
3. Sum and Difference of Two Cubes

Let 𝒙 and 𝒚 be real numbers, variables, or algebraic expressions, then

Factoring Sum of Two Cubes 𝒙𝟑 + 𝒚𝟑 = (𝒙 + 𝒚)(𝒙𝟐 − 𝒙𝒚 + 𝒚𝟐 )
Factoring Difference of Two Cubes 𝒙𝟑 − 𝒚𝟑 = (𝒙 − 𝒚)(𝒙𝟐 + 𝒙𝒚 + 𝒚𝟐 )

Steps in factoring the sum or difference of two cubes:

1. Get the cube root of each cube, we use 𝒂𝟑 + 𝒃𝟑
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𝑎 3 = 3√𝑎 = 𝒂 and 𝑏3 = √𝑏 = 𝒃
2. Taking the operation between the cubes 𝒂𝟑 + 𝒃𝟑, we will obtain the binomial factor
using the cube roots x and y. The binomial factor is (𝑎 + 𝑏).
3. For the second trinomial factor:
a. Square the first cube root (𝑎) 𝒂𝟐
b. Multiply the two cube roots (𝑎)(𝑏) 𝒂𝒃
c. Square the second cube root (𝑏) 𝒃𝟐
For the sum of two cubes, the terms of the trinomial factor have alternate signs.
𝒙𝟑 + 𝒚𝟑 = (𝒙 + 𝒚) (𝒙𝟐 − 𝒙𝒚 + 𝒚𝟐 )
binomial factor trinomial factor

For the difference of two cubes, the terms of the trinomial factor are all positive.
𝒙𝟑 − 𝒚𝟑 = (𝒙 + 𝒚) (𝒙𝟐 + 𝒙𝒚 + 𝒚𝟐 )
binomial factor trinomial factor

The trinomial factor is a2 – ab + b2. Thus, 𝒂𝟑 + 𝒃𝟑 = (𝒂 + 𝒃)(𝒂𝟐 − 𝒂𝒃 + 𝒃𝟐 ).

Illustrative Examples:
a. Factor 𝑚3 + 27
Solution: 1. Get the cube root of each cube.
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𝑚3 = 3√𝑚 = 𝒎 and 27 = √27 = 𝟑
2. Taking the operation between the cubes 𝑚3 + 27, we will obtain the binomial
factor using the cube roots m and 3. The binomial factor is (𝑚 + 3).
3. For the second trinomial factor:
a. Square the first cube root (𝑚) 𝒎𝟐
b. Multiply the two cube roots (𝑚)(3) 𝟑. 𝒎 = 𝟑𝒎
c. Square the second cube root (3) 𝟑𝟐 = (𝟑)(𝟑) = 𝟗
Therefore, 𝒎𝟑 + 𝟐𝟕 = (𝒎 + 𝟑)( 𝒎𝟐 − 𝟑𝒎 + 𝟗).

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b. Factor 8𝑥 3 − 125
Solution: 1. Get the cube root of each cube
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8𝑥 3 = √8𝑥 = 𝟐𝒙 and 125 = √125 = 𝟓
2. Taking the operation between the cubes 8𝑥 3 − 125, we will obtain the binomial factor
using the cube roots 2x and 5. The binomial factor is (2𝑥 − 5).
3. For the second trinomial factor:
a. Square the first cube root (2𝑥) (𝟐𝒙)𝟐 = (𝟐𝒙)(𝟐𝒙) = 𝟒𝒙𝟐
b. Multiply the two cube roots (2𝑥)(5) (𝟐𝒙)(𝟓) = 𝟏𝟎𝒙
c. Square the second cube root (5) 𝟓𝟐 = (𝟓)(𝟓) = 𝟐𝟓
Therefore, 𝟖𝒙𝟑 − 𝟏𝟐𝟓 = (𝟐𝒙 − 𝟓)( 𝟒𝒙𝟐 + 𝟏𝟎𝒙 + 𝟏𝟐𝟓).

c. Factor 𝒙𝟏𝟐 − 𝒚𝟔
Note: Algebraic expressions like 𝑥12 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦 6 are also perfect cubes since 𝑥12 can be written
as (𝑥 4 )3 and 𝑦 6 can be written as (𝑦 2 )3 .
Solution: 𝒙𝟏𝟐 − 𝒚𝟔 = (𝑥 4 )3 − (𝑦 2 )3
= (𝑥 4 − 𝑦 2 )[(𝑥 4 )2 + (𝑥 4 )(𝑦 2 ) + (𝑦 2 )2 ]
= (𝑥 4 − 𝑦 2 )[(𝑥 8 + 𝑥 4 𝑦 2 + 𝒚𝟒 )]
= (𝒙𝟐 − 𝒚)(𝒙𝟐 + 𝒚)(𝒙𝟖 + 𝒙𝟒 𝒚𝟐 + 𝒚𝟒 )
Therefore, 𝒙 − 𝒚 = (𝒙𝟐 − 𝒚)(𝒙𝟐 + 𝒚)(𝒙𝟖 + 𝒙𝟒 𝒚𝟐 + 𝒚𝟒 ).
𝟏𝟐 𝟔

4. Perfect Square Trinomials

From the study of special products, you know that the square of a binomial is a
trinomial. Such trinomials are called perfect square trinomials.
Recall that the square of a binomial results in a perfect square trinomials (PST).
That is,
(𝒙 + 𝒚)𝟐 = 𝒙𝟐 + 𝟐𝐱𝐲 + 𝒚𝟐 and (𝒙 − 𝒚)𝟐 = 𝒙𝟐 − 𝟐𝐱𝐲 + 𝒚𝟐 .
Reversing the process gives the following

𝒙𝟐 + 𝟐𝐱𝐲 + 𝒚𝟐 = (𝒙 + 𝒚)𝟐 and 𝒙𝟐 − 𝟐𝐱𝐲 + 𝒚𝟐 = (𝒙 − 𝒚)𝟐 .

In factoring perfect square trinomials, the result is the square of a binomial. The first
term is the square root of the first term of the trinomial and the second term is the square root
of the third term. The sign of the binomial follows the sign of the middle term of the trinomial.
It is important to check if the given trinomial is really a perfect square trinomial.
The following will help you recognize a perfect square trinomial.
1. Two of the terms must be perfect squares, 𝑥 2 and 𝑦 2 .
2. There must be no minus sign before 𝑥 2 and before 𝑦 2 .
3. If you multiply 𝑥 and 𝑦 and double the result, you get the middle term, 2𝑥𝑦, or its
additive inverse, −2𝑥𝑦.
Illustrative Examples:
a. Factor 𝑥 2 + 18𝑥 + 81
Solution:
Verify if 𝑥 2 + 18𝑥 + 81 is a perfect square trinomial.
1. The first term 𝑥 2 = (𝑥)2 and last term 81 = 92 are perfect squares.
2. There is no minus sign before 𝑥 2 and before 81.
3. If you multiply 𝑥 and 9 and double the result, you get the middle term,
2 (9 • 𝑥) = 18𝑥.

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 𝑥 2 + 18𝑥 + 81 is a perfect square trinomial.
Thus, 𝑥 2 + 18𝑥 + 81 = (𝒙 + 𝟗)𝟐 .
b. Factor 9𝑝 2 + 42p + 49
Solution:
1. The first term 9𝑝 2 = (3𝑝)2 and last term 49 = 72 are perfect squares.
2. There is no minus sign before 9𝑝 2 and before 49.
3. If you multiply 3𝑝 and 7 and double the result, you get the middle term,
2 (3𝑝 • 7) = 42𝑝.
9𝑝 2 + 42p + 49 is a perfect square trinomial.
Thus, 9𝑝 2 + 42p + 49 = (𝟑𝒑 + 𝟕)𝟐

c. Factor 4𝑥 3 − 24𝑥 2 + 36𝑥 4𝑥 3 , 24𝑥 2 and 36𝑥 have common factor which is 4x.
Solution: = 4𝑥(𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 9) Factor out 4x, the GCF.
= 𝟒𝒙(𝒙 − 𝟑)𝟐 Factor 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥 + 9 which is a PST.
Thus, 4𝑥 3 − 24𝑥 2 + 36𝑥 = 𝟒𝒙(𝒙 − 𝟑)𝟐 .
5. General Trinomials

The general form of trinomial is a second degree polynomial with three terms and
sometimes called Quadratic Trinomial. It is of the form 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 , where 𝑎, 𝑏, and 𝑐 are
nonzero integral coefficients.

The discussion for this form of trinomials will be divided into two cases:

Case 1: Quadratic trinomials where 𝑎 = 1; and

Case 2: Quadratic trinomials where 𝑎 ≠ 1

Quadratic Trinomials where 𝒂 = 𝟏

Each quadratic trinomial is of the form 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, where the coefficient of the
squared term is 1. If the constant term 𝑐 is not a perfect square, then the trinomial cannot be
factored into a square of a binomial. It may, however, be possible to factor it into a product of
two different binomials.

The FOIL method is useful when factoring polynomials.

Factoring Trinomials of the Form 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, where a = 1

1. Find two factors of 𝑐 whose sum equals the coefficient 𝑏 .

2. Using the form (𝑥 + __) (𝑥 + ___) , fill in with the two factors found in step 1.

Illustrative Examples:

a. Factor 𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 12
Solution:
1. The first term, 𝑥 2 , is the result of 𝑥 times 𝑥.Therefore, the first term of each binomial is 𝑥.
(𝒙 + ___)(𝒙 + ___)
2. The coefficients of the middle term and the last term of the trinomial Factors of 12 Sum
are 8 and 12 respectively. 1, 12 13
2, 6 8
3, 4 7
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 Look for two numbers whose product is 12 and whose sum is 8.
These numbers are 2 and 6. Thus, the factors are (𝒙 + 𝟐)(𝒙 + 𝟔).

Using the results involving the sum and product of 2 and 6, a procedure for factoring
𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 can be generalized as follows:

1. List all pairs of integers whose product is 𝑐.

2. Choose a pair 𝑚, 𝑛, whose sum is 𝑏 , that is 𝑚 + 𝑛 = 𝑏
3. The factorization of 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 is
𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = (𝑥 + 𝑚)(𝑥 + 𝑛).
4. If there are no such integers 𝑚 and 𝑛 such that m + n = b, then the trinomials cannot be
factored and is called prime.
Note:
When the constant term of a trinomial is positive, its factors will have the same sign.
The common sign is the sign of the middle term.
b. Factor 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 18
Solution:
To factor 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 18, a table is helpful(𝒙when
− ___)(𝒙 − ___)a trinomial of this form.
factoring

1. The first term, 𝑥 2 , is the result of 𝑥 times 𝑥.Therefore, the first term of each binomial is 𝑥.
(𝒙 + ___)(𝒙 + ___)
2. Find two numbers whose product is −18 and whose sum is −3, for the product to be
negative, one factor must be positive, and the other is negative.
Factors of −18 Sum

18• −1 17
−18•1 −17
6• −3 3
−6•3 −3 The numbers we need are −6 and 3.
9• −2 7
−9•2 −𝟕
Thus, the factors are (𝒙 + 𝟑)(𝒙 − 𝟔).
Note:
When the constant term of a trinomial is negative, its factors will have different signs.
The sign of the larger factor must be the same as the sign of the middle term.

Quadratic Trinomials where 𝒂 ≠ 𝟏

The process of factoring these trinomials is similar to 𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, but it involves the
trial and error or try and check, and revise method.

Factoring Trinomials of the Form 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 , where 𝑎 ≠ 1

1. List all factors of 𝑎 and 𝑐 .

2. Try and check combinations of the factors 𝑎 and 𝑐 until the correct middle term, 𝑏𝑥 is
obtained.

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Illustrative Examples:
c. Factor 3𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 2
Solution:
1. Look for factors such that the product of the first terms is 3𝑥 2 and the product of the
second terms is 2.
Factors of 3 Factors of 2
3𝑥 2 = 3𝑥 & 𝑥
1,3 1,2
2 = 2 & 1
2. Write the factors of the first term 3𝑥 2 together with the factors of last term 2. Determine
the middle term of each product using the FOIL method.
(3𝑥 + 2) (𝑥 + 1) 3𝑥 • 1 = 3𝑥
The sum of the products of the
𝑥 • 2 = 2𝑥 outer and inner terms of the
5𝑥 two binomial factors gives the
𝟐 middle term.
Thus, 𝟑𝒙 + 𝟓𝒙 + 𝟐 = (3𝑥 + 2) (𝑥 + 1).

d. Factor 2𝑥 2 − 11𝑥 + 15
Solution:
1. Look for factors such that the product of the first terms is 2𝑥 2 and the product of the
second terms is 15. Since, 𝑐 is positive and 𝑏 is negative, only the negative factors of 15
need to be tried.
2. List all factors of 𝑎 and 𝑐 . Factors of 2 Factors of 15
1, 2 −1, −15
−3, −5

3. Write the trial factors. Use FOIL method to check the middle term.
Trial factors Middle term
(𝑥 − 3)(2𝑥 − 5) −5𝑥 − 6𝑥 = −11𝑥 Required middle
(𝑥 − 1)(2𝑥 − 15) −2𝑥 − 15𝑥 = −17𝑥 term
(2𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 − 5) −10𝑥 − 3𝑥 = −13𝑥
(2𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 − 15) −30𝑥 − 𝑥 = −31𝑥

Thus, 𝟐𝒙𝟐 − 𝟏𝟏𝒙 + 𝟏𝟓 = (𝒙 − 𝟑)(𝟐𝒙 − 𝟓).

MELC 2: Solves problems involving factors of polynomials

Let us now look at factoring at the real world and see how problems are solved with
reasonable solutions.
In solving problems involving factors of polynomials, remember the following steps.
1. Read and understand the problem.
2. Translate the problem into an equation.
3. Solve the equation.
4. Check the solution.
Illustrative Examples:
a. The sum of the ages of mother and son is 39. If the mother’s age is 3 less than the square
of the son’s age, how old are they?
Solution:
Step 1: Understand the problem.
Let 𝑥 = Son’s age

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 𝑥2 − 3 = Mother’s age
Step 2: Translate the problem into an equation.
𝑥 + 𝑥 2 − 3 = 39 Son’s age + Mother’s age = sum of their ages
Step 3: Solve the equation.
𝑥 + 𝑥 2 − 3 − 39 = 0 Subtract 39 on both sides of the equation.
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𝑥 + 𝑥 − 42 = 0 Simplify.
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𝑥 + 𝑥 − 42 = 0 Arrange the equation in the form 𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0.
(𝑥 + 7) ( 𝑥 − 6) = 0 Factor the trinomial.
(𝑥 + 7) = 0 ( 𝑥 − 6) = 0 Equate each factor to zero.
𝑥 = −7 𝑥 =6 We have two values of 𝑥, −7 and 6.
The age of the son cannot be negative, hence discard -7.
Substitute 6 for x: Son’s age = x = 6
Mother’s age = 𝑥 2 − 3 = (6)2 − 3 = 33
Step 4: Check the solution.
𝑥 + 𝑥 2 − 3 = 39
(6) + (6)2 – 3 = 39
6 + 36 – 3 = 39
39 = 39
Hence, the age of the son is 6 and the age of the mother is 33.

b. A rectangle has a base that is 3 feet longer than its height. The area of the rectangle is 54
square feet. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Solution:
Step 1: Understand the problem.
We need to illustrate the problem for us to visualize. h (width)

Step 2: Translate the problem into an equation. h + 3 (length)

A=l•w Formula, area of rectangle
54 = (h + 3) h Substitute the given.
54 = h2 + 3h Apply Distributive Property.
Step 3: Solve the equation.
h2 + 3h = 54 Symmetric Property
h2 + 3h – 54 = 0 Subtract 54 on both sides of the equation.
(h + 9)(h – 6) = 0 Factor the trinomial.
(ℎ + 9) = 0 ( ℎ − 6) = 0 Equate each factor to zero.

ℎ = −9 ℎ= 6 We have two values of h, −9 and 6.

Discard ℎ = −9 since there is no negative dimension.
Substitute 6 for h: h = 6; h + 3 = 6 + 3 = 9
Step 4: Check the solution.
A=l•w
54 = (h + 3)(h)
54 = (9)(6)
54 = 54
Hence, the dimensions of the rectangle are 6 feet and 9 feet.

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PART II. ACTIVITIES
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Activity 1. WHICH is WHICH?

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on your answer sheet.
1. Which of the following expressions are the factors of 5𝑥 + 10𝑥𝑦?
a. 5𝑥(1 + 2𝑦) b. 5(𝑥 + 2𝑥𝑦) c. 5𝑦(𝑥 + 2𝑦) d. 5𝑥(1 − 2𝑦)
2. Factor 8𝑥 2 + 17𝑥 + 2.
a. (8𝑥 + 2)(𝑥 + 1) c. (𝑥 − 1)(8𝑥 + 2)
b. (8𝑥 + 1)(𝑥 + 2) d. (𝑥 − 2)(8𝑥 + 1)
3. The product of two factors is 4𝑦 2 − 1. If one of the factors is ( 2𝑦 + 1), what is the
other factor?
a. (2𝑦 + 1) c. ( 4𝑦 + 1)
b. ( 2𝑦 − 1) d. ( 4𝑦 − 1)
4. Factor 4𝑥 2 + 32𝑥 + 63.
a. (2𝑥 − 7)(2𝑥 + 9) c. (2𝑥 − 9)(2𝑥 + 7)
b. (2𝑥 + 9)(2𝑥 + 7) d. (4𝑥 + 9)(𝑥 + 7)
5. What is the complete factored form of 4𝑥 2 + 16𝑥𝑦 + 16𝑦 2 ?
a. (𝑥 + 2𝑦)2 b. (𝑥 − 2𝑦)2 c. 2(𝑥 + 2𝑦)2 d. 4(𝑥 + 2𝑦)2

Activity 2. Solve it! You can Do it!

1. Find the dimensions of the rectangle below.

Given: A = 36 ft2 x+5
x

Answer: __________________________
2. The product of two consecutive even integers is 48. Find all such pairs of integers.
Answer: __________________________
3. The square of a number equals nine times the number. Find the number.
Answer: ______________________
4. The length of a rectangle is twice the width. If the area of the rectangle is 288𝑚2 , find the
length and width.
Answer: _____________________
5. The difference of three times a number and two is the same as -9 times the square of the
number. Find all such numbers.
Answer: _____________________

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PART III: SUMMATIVE EVALUATION
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on your answer sheet.

1. Which of the following polynomials is an example of a perfect square trinomial?

a. 𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 + 5 b. 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 16 c. 𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 + 25 d. 𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 24
2. In the polynomial 64𝑥 3 − 27 , one of the factors is (16𝑥 2 + 12𝑥 + 9). What is the other
factor?
a. 8𝑥 − 9 b. 8𝑥 + 9 c. 4𝑥 − 3 d. 4𝑥 + 3
3. What are the factors of the polynomial 8𝑚3 + 27 ?
a. (2𝑚 − 3)(4𝑚2 + 6𝑚 + 4) c. (2𝑚 + 3)(4𝑚2 + 6𝑚 + 9)
2
b. (2𝑚 + 3)(4𝑚 − 6𝑚 + 9) d. (2𝑚 − 3)(4𝑚2 − 6𝑚 + 9)

4. Which of the following is the complete factored form of the cubic polynomial 𝑠 3 − 8?
a. (𝑠 − 2)(𝑠 2 + 2𝑠 + 4) c. (𝑠 + 2)(𝑠 2 + 2𝑠 + 4)
2
b. (𝑠 + 2)(𝑠 − 2𝑠 + 4) d. (𝑠 − 2)(𝑠 2 − 2𝑠 + 4)
5. Factor completely: 27𝑥 3 + 64𝑦 3
a. ((3𝑥)3 + (4𝑦)3 c. (3𝑥 + 4𝑦)(3𝑥2 − 3𝑥𝑦 + 16𝑦2 )
b. (3𝑥 + 4𝑦)(9𝑥2 − 12𝑥𝑦 + 16𝑦2 ) d. (3𝑥 + 4𝑦)(3𝑥2 − 12𝑥𝑦 + 4𝑦2 )

6. A rectangular garden has an area represented by 15𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 4 square meters and a

length represented by (5𝑥 + 2)meters. Find a binomial that represents the width.
a. 𝑥 − 2 b. 3𝑥 − 2 c.3𝑥 + 2 d. 3𝑥 2 + 2
7. What is the area of a square whose side is 4𝑥 − 1 ?
a. 16𝑥2 − 1 b. 16𝑥 2 + 4𝑥 + 1 c.16𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 1 d. 16𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 + 1
For items 8 - 9
A rectangle has a base that is two inches longer than its height. The area of the rectangle
is 63 square inches. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

8. Which of the following equations represent the problem?

2
a. 63 = ℎ + 2(ℎ) b. 63 = (ℎ + 2)ℎ c. 63 = 2ℎ + 2 d. 63 = ℎ + 2
9. What are the dimensions of the rectangle?
a. ℎ = 7 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠, 𝑏 = 9𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠 c. ℎ = 9 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠, 𝑏 = 6 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠
b. ℎ = 5 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠, 𝑏 = 7𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠 d. ℎ = 5 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠, 𝑏 = 8 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠
10. The area of a parallelogram is 15𝑥 2 + 31𝑥 + 10 square inches. Its base is (3𝑥 + 5)
inches. Find its height.
a. 5𝑥 − 2 b. 5𝑥 + 3 c. 5𝑥 + 2 d. 5𝑥 − 3

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Answer Key

5. The numbers are and . 5. D 5. C

4. , 4. B 4. C
3. The number is either 3. B 3. D
2. ; 2. B 2. A
1. , A. 1. A 1. B
Activity II Activity I Pre-Test
Part II Activities

References

Teacher’s Guide, Learner’s Module, Activity Sheets for Dependent Learning, Worksheets for
Independent Learning, Reference Books

Diaz, Zenaida B., et al., (2013). The New Grade 8 Next Century Mathematics. Quezon City
Oronce, Orlando A., et al., (2018). Exploring Mathematics. Sampaloc, Manila

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