Week 2 Factors and Factoring Trinomials Algebra Discussion

Exploring factors and Factoring Trinomials

Required ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity:

OpenStax Textbook Readings

Lesson in Canvas

Assignments in Knewton

Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

Product Properties of Exponents

Multiplying Polynomials

Special Products of Binomials

Quotient Properties of Exponents and Dividing Monomials

Dividing Polynomials

The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping

Initial Post Instructions

We start the week by introducing polynomials. We will learn how to identify and simplify polynomials. We will also learn how to find the greatest common factor (GCF) among them. As our knowledge of polynomials grows, we will then move on to factoring trinomials. For your first post, search online for an article or video that describes how polynomials can be used in the real world. Provide a one paragraph summary of the article or video in your own words.

Follow-Up Post Instructions

Respond to at least two peers in a substantive, content-specific way. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.

Writing Requirements

Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up) with first post by WednesdayAPA format for in-text citations and list of references.

I will provide post from my classmates later for peer responses. Secondly use video/article with unique example (not just like parabolic motion of a throwing object) Thanks.