factoring

• For the problems on pages 345 and 346, factor the polynomials using  whatever strategy seems appropriate. State what methods you will use and  then demonstrate the methods on your problems, explaining the process  as you go. Discuss any particular challenges those particular  polynomials posed for the factoring.

1st problem 12m^2 n^2 -8  mn+1

2nd problem w^3 -3    w^2-18w

• For the problem on page 353 make sure you use the “ac method”  regardless of what the book’s directions say. Show the steps of this  method in your work in a similar manner as how the book shows it in  examples.

81w^3 -w^2

• Incorporate the following five math vocabulary words into your discussion. Use bold font to emphasize the words in your writing (Do not write definitions for the words; use them appropriately in sentences describing your math work.):  
  • Factor  
  • GCF  
  • Prime factors  
  • Perfect square 
  • Grouping