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Unit 3: Quadratic Expressions Date:

Lesson 3.6 Factoring Quadratic Expressions (a=1)
Homework: Textbook p. 240-241 #2-7, 8, 9, 11ac, 12, 15, 16, 17
By the end of this lesson…
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I will be able to factor polynomial expressions in the form 𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐.

Keyword Definition

Quadratic
Expression

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Note: When a=1, we have 𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐

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To factor a quadratic expression in the form 𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, first find 2 numbers that
multiply to c and add to b.

To understand why, expand the expressions below:

(𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 + 6) (𝑥 − 4)(𝑥 + 6)

The reverse process of factoring is ____________________.

Examples: Factor, if possible.

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a. 𝑥 + 5𝑥 + 6 b. 𝑥 − 𝑥 − 2

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c. 𝑥 − 2𝑥 − 15 d. 𝑥 + 3𝑥 − 18
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e. 𝑥 + 8𝑥 + 15 f. 𝑥 − 8𝑥 + 15

Word Problem 1 (#6b, p. 241)

Determine the binomials that represent the length and width of each rectangle. Then,
determine the dimension of the rectangle if 𝑥 represents 15 cm.

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𝐴 𝑖𝑠 𝑥 − 15𝑥 + 50

Word Problem 2 (#14, p. 241)

The height of a ball thrown from the top of a building can be approximated by the
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formula ℎ =− 5𝑡 + 15𝑡 + 20 , where 𝑡 is the time in seconds, and ℎ is the height, in
metres.
a. Write the formula in factored form. Hint: Remove the GCF first.

b. How can you use the factors to find when the ball lands on the ground?