Practice Factoring

1. That was a little
confusing.. I need
some guided
practice
I think I
understood that -
but I want some
similar examples
I got this – give me
trickier ones!
How do you feel right now?
Assessment

2. Factoring by GCF
Take step by step notes with the problem below
Example 1: Factor 12x3
y2
-20x2
y+8x2
y3
Step 1: Factor each term
Step 2: Circle the factors
they have in common to
find the GCF
Step 3: Bring the GCF to
the front and write the
rest of the factors in
each term.
Step: Check by
multiplying!
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3. Factoring by Grouping
Take step by step notes with the problem below
Example 1: Factor x3
-6x2
+10x -60
Step 1: Group the terms
Step 2: Factor the GCF
from each group
Step 3: There should be
a set of matching
factors! Factor them
from the GCFs
Step 4: Check by
multiplying!!

4. Problem Set 1: Factoring with GCF and Grouping
Solutions
Assessment

5. How did you do?
I didn’t get these..
I need some
similar practice!
I got it! I am ready
to try some
trickier examples
Assessment

6. Problem Set 2: Factoring with GCF and Grouping
Solutions
Assessment

7. How did you do?
If you are still
struggling, find a
friend who can help!
If you got most
them, great! Your
ready for more!

8. Problem Set 3: Factor by Grouping
Factor the following COMPLETELY:
Solutions
Assessment

9. How did you do?
Assessment

10. Smart Practice Assessment 1
Factor the following completely