7.2 Factoring Trinomials What are your objectives for Section 7.2? How can you accomplish each objective? 1 Factor a Trinomial of the Form x2 bx c • Review how to multiply polynomials using FOIL. • Learn the procedure for Factoring a Polynomial of the Form x2 bx c. • Be able to determine when a trinomial is prime. • Complete the given example on your own. • Complete You Try 1. 2 More on Factoring a Trinomial of the Form x2 bx c • Ask yourself, “Can I factor out a GCF?” • Learn the procedure for Factoring a Polynomial of the Form x2 bx c. • Know what it means for a polynomial to be factored completely. • Ask yourself, “Can I factor again?” • Complete the given example on your own. • Complete You Try 2. 3 Factor a Trinomial Containing Two Variables • Learn the procedure for Factoring a Polynomial of the Form x2 bx c. • Always begin by asking yourself, “Can I factor out a GCF?” and, after factoring, always ask yourself, “Can I factor again?” • Complete the given example on your own. • Complete You Try 3. 4 Factor ax2 bx c 1a 12 by Grouping • Learn the procedure for Factoring by Grouping. • Always begin by asking yourself, “Can I factor out a GCF?” and, after factoring, always ask yourself, “Can I factor again?” • Complete the given examples on your own. • Complete You Trys 4 and 5. 5 Factor ax2 bx c 1a 12 by Trial and Error • Review the FOIL process. • Know the procedure for Factoring Trinomials by Trial and Error. • Always begin by asking yourself, “Can I factor out a GCF?” and, after factoring, always ask yourself, “Can I factor again?” • Complete the given example on your own. • Complete You Trys 6 and 7. 6 Factor Using Substitution • Understand the method of using substitution. • Complete the given example on your own. • Complete You Try 8. Read the explanations, follow the examples, take notes, and complete the You Trys. 366 CHAPTER 7 Factoring Polynomials www.mhhe.com/messersmith
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