Factoring
8
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Find the prime factorization of
integers and monomials.
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Factor polynomials.
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Use the Zero Product Property to
solve equations.
Key Vocabulary
factored form
(p. 421)
perfect square trinomials
(p. 454)
prime polynomial
(p. 443)
Real-World Link
Dolphins
Factoring is used to solve problems involving
vertical motion. For example, factoring can be used to
determine how long a dolphin that jumps out of the
water is in the air.
Factoring Make this Foldable to help you organize your notes on factoring. Begin with a sheet of
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plain 8
” by 11” paper.
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1
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Fold in thirds and then
Open. Fold
in half along the width.
lengthwise, leaving
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a
” tab on the right.
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Open. Cut short side
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Label each tab as
along folds to make
shown.
tabs.
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Chapter 8 Factoring