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A.2c - The student will perform operations on polynomials, including factoring completely first- and second-degree binomials and trinomials in one or two variables. Graphing calculators will be used as a tool for factoring and for confirming algebraic factorizations.

1. ExamView Quiz: GCF Difference of Squares
2. Warm-up: Difference of Squares (ppt)

1. Notes: Factoring Trinomials by Grouping (ppt)
2. Notes: Factoring Trinomials by Grouping (pdf)
3. Notes: Factoring Trinomials by Trial and Error (ppt)
4. Notes: Factoring 4 terms by Grouping (ppt)
5. Activity: Project Graduation Factoring Puzzle (doc) | (pdf)
6. Activity: Project Graduation Algeblocks Factoring (doc) | (pdf)
7. Game: Project Graduation Old Poly (doc) | (pdf)

1. Factoring Trinomials with Leading Coefficient of 1
   1. Video: PH Factoring Trinomials of the Type x^2 + bx + c (where b is positive)
   2. Video: PH Factoring Trinomials of the Type x^2 - bx + c (where b is negative)
   3. Video: PH Factoring Trinomials of the Type x^2 + bx – c (where c is negative)
   4. Video: PH Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials
2. Factoring Trinomials with Leading Coefficient not equal (≠) to 1
   1. Video: PH Factoring Trinomials of the Type ax^2 + bx + c (where c is positive)
   2. Video: PH Factoring Trinomials of the Type ax^2 + bx - c (where c is negative)
   3. Factoring perfect square trinomials with a ≠ 1
3. Factoring by Grouping
   1. Factoring a four-term Polynomial by Grouping
   2. Factoring Trinomials by Grouping
4. Video: PH Factoring Trinomials with Two Variables
5. Video: PH Real World Factoring Problems
6. Interactive Notes: Factoring - lessons and practice problems from Regentsprep.org
7. Interactive Notes: Factoring - notes and quiz on factoring trinomials at Math for Morons
8. Notes: Factoring Quadratics - notes on factoring trinomials at Purplemath.com

1. Project Graduation Quotable Puzzle (doc) | (pdf)
2. Glencoe PWS (pdf)
3. Glencoe SG (pdf)

1. Trinomials: Explain the relationship between the sign of the last term in a trinomial and the signs of its binomial factors. Give examples to justify your explanation.

1. ExamView Quiz: Factoring Trinomials
2. Prentice Hall Quiz: Factoring Trinomials (a=1)
3. Prentice Hall Quiz: Factoring Trinomials (a≠1)
4. Prentice Hall Quiz: Factoring by Grouping