Teacher-made Learner's Home Task

School : Date : 06/17/20

Grade/Section :Grade 8 Subject Area/s : Mathematics 8

I. MELC: Factors completely different types of polynomials (polynomials with common

monomial factor, difference of two squares, sum and difference of two cubes, perfect square
trinomial, and general trinomial)

II. Objective/s:

Knowledge : To identify the greatest common monomial factor of the terms of the given
polynomial
Skills: To factor polynomials with common monomial factor

Values/Attitude: Appreciate factoring in real life situation

III. Subject Matter: Mathematics 8 (Factoring Common Polynomials with Common

Monomial Factor)
IV. References: Mathematics Learner’s Module 8
Math Ideas and Life Applications 8
V. Procedure:

A. Readings

To factor a polynomial over the set of intergers means to express the given polynomial as
the product of polynomials whose coefficients are integers.

For example, since 2(x + y) = 2x +2y , the polynomial 2x + 2y can be written in factored
form as 2(x + y). The monomial 2 is a factor of each term of the polynomial 2x + 2y. Therefore, 2 is
called a common monomial factor of the polynomial 2x + 2y.

To factor a polynomial, we look first for the greatest common monomial factor, that is,
the greatest monomial that is a factor of each term of the polynomial.

PROCEDURE:
To factor a polynomial whose terms have a common monomial factor:
I. Find the greatest monomial that is a factor of each term of the polynomial.
2. Divide the polynomial by the factor found in step I .The quotient is the other
factor.
3. Express the polynomial as the product of the two factors.

Note: We can check by multiplying the factors to obtain the original polynomial

Example: 1

Write in factored form: 6b³ + 9b²

Solution: (1) 3b² is the greatest common monomial factor of 6b³ and 9b²

(Consider the numerical coefficients 6 and 9 first, these numbers have 3 as their GCF. Next consider
the literal coefficients b³ and b², their GCF is b². Thus, the greatest common monomial factor of 6b³
+ 9b² is 3b²)
 (2) To find the other factore, divide 6b³ + 9b² by 3b².

6b³ 9b²
(6b³ + 9b²) ÷ 3b² = +
3b² 3b²

= 2b + 3

(3)Answer: 3b²(2b + 3)

Example: 2

Write in factored form: 6c³d — 12c²d² + 3cd

Solution: (1) 3cd is the greatest common factor of 6c³d, — 12c²d², and 3cd

(2) To find the other factor, divide 6c³d — 12c²d² + 3cd by 3cd

6 c ³ d 12c ² d ² 3 cd
( 6c³d — 12c²d² + 3cd) ÷ 3cd = - +
3 cd 3 cd 3 cd

= 2c²d – 4cd + 1

(3) Answer: 3cd(2c²d – 4cd + 1)

B. Exercises for skill subjects/ Analysis questions using HOTS for content subjects

Exercise 1

Directions: Complete the table to practice this type of factoring.

Polynomial Greatest Common Quotient of Factored Form

Factor Polynomial and CMF
(CMF)
6m + 8 2 3m + 4 2 (3m + 4)
4m0² 4m0² (3m + 0)
3x + 3y x+y
4(12) + 4(8) 4
6ax + 9ay 3a(2x + 3y)

Exercise 2
Directions: Read the given situation carefully and answer the given
questions on the space provided.

Ramon said that the factored form of 3a + 6a²+ 15a³ is 3a(2a + 5a²). Do you agree
with Ramon? Explain why or why not.

C. Assessment/ Application
Directions: Factor each polynomial using common monomial factoring.

1. 4x⁵ + 8x³
2. 4ac – 5ab
3. 16y⁵ - 12y⁴ + 4y²
4. 72x⁵y⁴ + 36x²y⁶ - 54x³y⁵
5. 30x² - 12yx +6y²x²