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Factoring Expressions

AVA High School
Algebra 1
Mr. Daigre

Lesson Question

What patterns emerge when solving expressions?

• I can factor expressions using prime factorization

• I can factor exprssions using the trinomial method

Variable

• Symbol for a number we don't know yet

Constant

• a number on its own

Coefficient

• a number that multiplies a variable

Operator

• a symbol that shows a mathematical action

The Parts of the Equation

• variable

• constant

• coefficient

• operator

Break down the numbers (& variables) into their prime factors

What are prime factors?

• factors are the numbers that you multiply together during multiplication

• prime numbers are numbers that only have 2 two factors; 1 and itself

Prime Factors

All of the prime numbers that multiply together to get a number

​Example 1: 32

​Example 2:

​Example 3:

Go to your Zoom breakout room, and work the 3 practice problems with your group members. I will be going from group to group assisting as needed.

Practice Time

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Lesson Question

What patterns emerge when solving expressions?

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