MATH LIFELONG LEARNING MODULE
Week 1 : Facto ring Polynomials
Mr. John Paul F. Tardo
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Good day, my dear math enthusiast!
Let us forget everything makes mathematics traumatic to you.
Today, we will look on the brighter side of it and enjoy solving problems
not just mathematical expressions but also in real-life problems.
Be brave enough to face the challenges in the world of Mathematics.
Are you ready? Let us dive into the first week of your lifelong learning module.
All the best and enjoy learning! ☺
Factoring polynomials is the reverse process of multiplying
polynomials. When a polynomial is factored, it is rewritten as a product of
two or more prime factors. It is important that basic concepts of special
products is recalled which will definitely simplify the understanding of
factoring process for some polynomials. Important uses of factoring
include solving quadratic equations, solving for zeroes of polynomial
functions, finding intercepts in graphing, and simplifying trigonometric
expressions. This lifelong learning module will help the learners
understand better the concept of factoring polynomials.
LESSON COVERAGE
For the first week of this lifelong learning module, YOU will learn the following
topics:
Lesson 1: Common Monomial Factoring
Lesson 2: Factoring Difference of Two Squares
Lesson 3: Factoring Perfect Square Trinomial
Let’s find out how much you already know about the lessons. Encircle the letter that you
think best answers the question. Please answer all the items. After taking this short
assessment, you will see your score. Take note of the items that you were not able to
correctly answer and look for the right answer as you go through this learning module.
1. Given a polynomial, the product of the GCF of its numerical coefficients and the GCF of the
variables is called ________.
a. greatest common monomial factor
b. least common monomial factor
c. greatest polynomial factor
d. least polynomial factor
2. To find the greatest common factor of the numerical coefficients of the terms of a
polynomial, you may use all of the following, EXCEPT:
a. continuous division
b. prime factorization
c. listing method
d. averaging method
3. What is the GCF of and ?
a. ab
b.
c.
d.
4. What is the greatest common monomial factor among the terms of
?
a.
b.
c.
d.
5. Factoring the difference of two squares is only applicable when the binomial being
subtracted is composed of two perfect squares. A perfect square is obtained when ________.
a. a number multiplied by itself
b. a number is added to itself
c. a number is multiplied by two
d. a number is added to two
6. A variable is a perfect square if its exponent is ________.
a. positive
b. odd
c. negative
d. even
7. The middle term of a perfect square trinomial is equal to ______.
a. positive or negative two times the product of the square roots of the first and last
terms
b. two times the product of the first and last terms
c. positive or negative half of the product of the square roots of the first and last
terms
d. half of the product of the first and last terms
8. Factor the polynomial ?
a.
b.
c.
d.
8. Which of the following is the factored form of the perfect square trinomial ?
a.
b.
c.
d.
10. Which of the following is a perfect square trinomial?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Activity No. 1 (Second Trimester)
Activity Title: Common Monomial Factoring
Learning Target/s: At the end of the lesson, the students CAN:
1. factor completely polynomials with common monomial factor.
1.1. list down the greatest common monomial factor among polynomial expressions; and
1.2. rewrite the polynomial expressions in simplest form.
Reference/s: Next Century Mathematics, pages 2-7
Value/s: Respect for Life and Responsibility
Common Monomial Factoring
1. Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms in the polynomial. This is the first
factor.
2. Divide each term by the GCF to get the other factor.
Examples:
Polynomial Greatest Quotient of the Polynomial and Factored Form
Common GCF
Factor
1. 7x2-7y 7 7 2 7𝑦 7 (x2-y)
Solution: = 2; = 𝑦
7 7
x2-y
2. 8x3-16x4+48x7 8x3 8 3 16 4 8x3 (1-2x+6x4)
Solution: = 1; = 2 ;
8 3 8 3
7
48 4
3 =6
8
1-2x+6x4
Note: The color red texts are the answers.
For more discussion about factoring a common monomial factor, visit the webpage
below:
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/polynomial-factorization/factoring-
monomials/a/greatest-common-factor-of-monomials
Directions: Complete the table to practice this type of factoring by filling in the blanks. The first one is done for you.
Greatest Common Quotient of Polynomial
Factored Form
Polynomial Factor (GCF) and GCF
6m + 8 2 3m+4 2(3m+4)
4y2+6y 1. 2. 3.
6a3b 2 - 12a2b
4. 5. 6.
- 9a
In factoring, you learned that after you multiply two polynomials, you can still separate them to bring
them back to their original form. In life, when you do a damaging effect to someone because of your actions and
words, can you do something to relieve the pain? Cite at least three (3) things that you will do.
.
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Directions: Below is a statement that describes the process of factoring common monomial factors. Supply with
words/sentences/phrases that will complete the given graphic organizer.
EXPECTED
Steps in
ANSWER
Common
Monomial
Factoring
GIVEN 1.
POLYNOMIAL
2.
3. EXPECTED
ANSWER
Directions: Complete the table to practice this type of factoring.
Greatest Common Quotient of
Factored Form
Polynomial Factor (GCF) Polynomial and GCF
7c+42 1. 2. 3.
3y2+81y3 4. 5. 6.
8a2b2-
7. 8. 9.
16a4b-4a
Activity No. 2 (Second Trimester)
Activity Title: Factoring Difference of Two Squares
Learning Target/s: At the end of the lesson, the students CAN:
1. factor completely the difference of two squares.
1.1. extract the square roots of the first and second terms; and
1.2. write the factors using the sum and difference pattern.
Reference/s: Next Century Mathematics, pages 8-13
Value/s: Equality and Good Decision-Making
In getting the factors of difference of two squares, just obtain the sum and difference of their square roots.
(x + 2)(x - 2) = x2 - 4 = (x + 2)(x - 2)
“Finding the product” “Factoring the product”
In factoring the difference of two squares, we follow these simple steps:
1. Get the principal square root of each of the two squares; and
2. Using these square roots, form two factors: a sum and a difference.
Observe the examples below in getting the factors of a difference of two perfect squares:
For additional information on this topic, watch the video on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLNSouzygw0
Directions: Complete the table below.
Given Equivalent to Factored Form
Example
16x2-81 42x2-92 (4x+9)(4x-9)
x2 – 49 1. 2.
25k2 – 64 3. 4.
In this lesson, you learned that no matter how big is the exponent, it can still be factored for as long as it
is reducible. Do you believe that whatever problem in life we may encounter, big or small, there will really
have a right solution for that? Cite one experience in your life to justify your answer.
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Directions: There are three boxes below. Fill-in each box with the needed information. You may use
bulleted points to indicate separations. Remember that every phrase below refer to the present lesson.
Things I learned… Things not really clear… Things I want to learn more…
Directions: Complete the table below.
Given Equivalent to Factored Form
a2 – 9 1. 2.
9j2 – 1 3. 4.
16 – 49y2 5. 6.
s2-81 7. 8.
64a2b2- 16c2 9. 10.
Activity No. 3 (Second Trimester)
Activity Title: Factoring Perfect Square Trinomial
Learning Target/s: At the end of the lesson, the students CAN:
1. factor completely polynomials involving perfect square trinomials
1.1. list down the roots of the first and last terms; and
1.2. rewrite the equation following the formula for factoring using the sign of the middle term.
Reference/s: Next Century Mathematics, pages 14-18
Value/s: Responsibility and Unity
Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials
1. Get the square roots of the first and the last terms.
2. Use the sign of the middle term of the trinomial between these roots.
3. Raise the binomial obtained in step 2 to the second power
Example:
1. Factor x2+18x+81
Solution:
Step 1: (x__9) (The square root of the first term is x and the square root of the last term is 9.)
Step 2: (x+9) (The sign of the middle term is positive.
Step 3: (x+9)2
2. Factor 4y2-16y+16
Solution:
Step 1: (2y__4) (The square root of the first term is 2y and the square root of the last term is 4.)
Step 2: (2y-4) (The sign of the middle term is negative)
Step 3: (2y-4)2
For more information on how to factor perfect square trinomials, you may watch the
video on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_kxLXFtqHg.
Directions: Find the factors of each polynomial below.
1. a2 + 6a + 9 2. 4x2 - 12x + 9
To factor perfect square trinomials, we need to know how to get the square of a number. In life we also
have to be flexible and know how to deal with the people in our community. In your everyday life, do you
encounter difficulty in dealing with the people around you? How did you did you deal with it?
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Directions: Accomplish the K-W-L chart below on factoring perfect square trinomials.
K W L
What do I know about this What do I want to learn What have I learned about
topic? about this topic? this topic?
*The first two columns are to answer before the discussion.
Directions: Find the factors of each polynomial below.
1. p2 + 2p + 1 ___________________
2. 4g2 – 4g + 1 ___________________
3. x2+14x+49 ___________________
4. 9x2 + 24x + 16 _________________
5. 4a2 – 12ab + 9b2 _________________
Great job! You have finished the first set of activities
I hope that you have learned how to factor polynomials.
See you on the next set of the activities!
