Week 2

Module 1B: Factoring

Polynomials
 WEEKLY TASK GUIDE
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k e Accomplished
1 Lesson 1 4-7
(M) Activity 1,2
and 3

2 Activity 4 and 7
2 (T) 5
3 Lesson 2 8-12
(W) Activity 1,2,3

4 Activity 4 and 12
(Th) 5

To be accomplished by the teacher:

LESSON 1 LESSON 2
Activity Score Activity Score

1 1

2 2

3 3

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 Bible Theme:
Competencies:
M8AL-Ia-b-1: Factors completely different types of polynomials (perfect square
trinomials and general trinomials).

Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Expressive Objectives
1)
2)
3)
4)

Instructional Objectives
1) determine patterns in factoring polynomials;
2) factor perfect square trinomials and general trinomials completely.
Memory Verse: “

Assessment:

Materials Needed: Pen, Illustration Board & Other Art Materials

LESSON 1: Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials

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 Another factoring technique that you are going to explore is factoring perfect
square trinomials. Before you will start learning this topic, recall the pattern to square a
binomial as this is very important in understanding this factoring technique. Do the
following activity to refresh your learning in squaring a binomial.

ENGAGE

Patterns in squaring binomial

1. (a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2 2. (a − b)2 = a2 − 2ab + b2

ACTIVITY 1: Supply the Missing Box

Directions: Following the pattern in squaring a binomial, fill-in the missing term. Write
your
answer on your answer sheet.

1. (x – 7)2 = x2 – 14x +

2. (y –5)2 = y2 + 10y +

3. (2a – 1)2 = - 4a + 1

4. (b – 6)2 = b2 - + 36

5. (15p + 2)2 = 225p2 + +4

QUESTIONS

1. What did you do to find the first term of the product? the second term? the
last
term?

2. How will you determine the sign of the middle term?

3. What do you call the product of squaring a binomial?

EXPLORE

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 Recall that squaring a binomial is a perfect square trinomial. Say, (x + 4)2
= x2 + 8x + 16 thus, x2 + 8x + 16 is a perfect square trinomial. The following
activity will test your ability in determining perfect square trinomial.

ACTIVITY 2: Activity: Am I Perfect?

Directions: Determine whether the given expressions are perfect square trinomials.
Write PST
if it is a perfect square trinomial and NPST if not. Write your answer on your
answer
sheet.

1. a2 − 4a – 4 __________________

2. 9x2 + 12x + 4 __________________

3. 121x2 + 55x + 25 __________________

4. 100a2 – 220a + 121 __________________

5. x2 + x + ¼ __________________

Questions:

1. How did you determine whether the given expression is a perfect square
trinomial?

2. Did you encounter difficulties in determining it?

3. Do you see pattern in determining perfect square trinomials?

4. What are your observations on the terms of a perfect square trinomial?

EXPLAIN
Perfect Square Trinomial is the result of squaring a binomial. A perfect square
trinomial has first and last terms which are perfect squares and the middle term is
twice the product of the first and last terms.
That is,
(a + b)2 = a2 + 2ab + b2 or (a − b)2 = a2 − 2ab + b2

To factor the given trinomial,

1. Examine whether the first term and last term are perfect squares.
2. Look at the middle term. Check whether it is twice the product of the square
root of the first term and last term.
3. If conditions 1 and 2 were satisfied then, the expression is a perfect square
trinomial.
4. Factor completely the given trinomial following the pattern a2 + 2ab + b2 =(a
+ b)2
or (a + b)(a + b). Similarly, a2 − 2ab + b2 = (a − b)2 or (a − b)(a − b).

The steps given above are applicable for perfect square trinomial. If what is to be
factored is not a perfect square trinomial then other possible techniques may be
applied.

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To fully understand the process, consider the following examples.

Example: Determine whether the expression is a perfect square trinomial or not. If it

is,
give the factors.

1. 16m2 + 8m + 1
Solution:

16m2 → Perfect squares

1 → Perfect squares

2 ( √ 16 m ) √1=2 ( 4 m )( 1 )=8 m →
2
middle term

16m2 + 8m + 1 is a perfect square trinomial

2
16m2 + 8m + 1 = ( √16 m2 + √ 1 )
= (4m + 1)2

2. 25x2 – 70xy + 49y2

Solution:
25x2 → Perfect squares
49y2 → Perfect squares

2 ( √ 25 x ) ¿
2
→ middle term

25x2 – 70xy + 49y2 is a perfect square trinomial

2
25x2 – 70xy + 49y2 = ( √25 x 2−√ 49 y 2 )
= (5x – 7y)2

ELABORATE
Activity 3: PERFECT HUNT!
Directions: Look for the different perfect square trinomials found in the box. Answers
might
be written diagonally, horizontally, or vertically.

25x2 10x 81 18x x2 4

15x 16x2 -24x 9 10x 28x

4x2 -16x 16 15x 25 49x2

16x2 49 8x 16 24x2 9

25 14x 8x 40x 30x 10x

7x X2 12x 25x2 40 12x2

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Activity 4: You’re the One

Directions: Supply the missing term of the factor of the given perfect trinomials
below.

1. x2 − 6x + 9 = (x − ___)2

2. 4x2 − 4x + 1 = (____ − 1)2

3. 9x2 + 12x + 4 = (3x + ____)2

4. 4x2 + 16xy + 16y2 = (2x + ____)2

5. 16a2 − 24ab + 9b2 = (____ − 3b)2

EVALUATE
ACTIVITY 5: Break it Perfectly

Directions: Factor the following completely by writing each of the perfect square
trinomial
as the square of a binomial. Write your answers on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. y2 + 20y + 100

2. k2 − 8k + 16

3. 16m2 + 48m + 36

4. 49b2 − 14b + 1

5. 3x2y − 24xy + 48y

6. m2 + 12m + 36

7. 16d2 – 24d + 9

8. a4b2 – 6abc + 9c2

9.9n2 + 30nd + 25d2

10. 49g2 – 84g + 36

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LESSON 2: Factoring General Trinomials
In this lesson you will learn how to factor general trinomials. There will be two

+ bx + c, where a = 1, and 𝑎𝑥2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐, where a ≠ 1. Before you will start exploring

types of trinomials that you are going to deal with. First is the trinomial in the form ax2

this lesson, let us first reactivate your basic mathematical skills.

ENGAGE
Activity 1: Guess the Numbers

Directions: Think of two numbers whose sum and product are given in the table
below.
Write your answers on your answer sheet. Item 1 is done for you.

Item Sum Product The Two Numbers

1 1 -6 3 and -2
2 -13 36
3 -6 -16
4 0 -4
5 8 -33
6 9 20
7 -7 6
8 -18 81
9 1 -56
10 12 35
11 -4 -32

Notice that in item 1, the numbers 3 and -2 in Column 4 when added will give a
sum of 1 and when multiplied will give a product of -6.

Questions:

1. How did you find the two numbers in column 4 to satisfy the conditions in
columns 2 (sum) and 3(product)?

2. Was it easy to find the two numbers?

3. What does it mean when the product of the numbers is negative? positive?

4. Did you recognize a pattern or technique on how to find the two numbers
given its
sum and product? What is it?

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EXPLORE
Recall that FOIL method is a technique used to remember the steps in
multiplying two binomials. The acronym FOIL stands for:

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ACTIVITY 2: MY HAPPY AND PARROT BEAK METHOD: RECALLING FOIL

METHOD!

Directions: Given below are expressions in factored form in which both factors are
binomials.
Follow the process in multiplying the binomials using FOIL method and
answer the
questions that follow. Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Questions:

1. What did you observe with the numerical coefficients of the x 2 term?

2. What did you notice about the last terms of the trinomial? How are the last
terms
of each trinomial related to the last terms of the given binomials?

3. What did you notice with the numerical coefficients of the middle terms?
How are the coefficients of the middle term related to the last terms of the
given
binomials?

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 4. Suppose a trinomial is given, how are you going to find its two binomials
factors?

EXPLAIN
General trinomials can be classified into two (2) ways:

1. Trinomial in the form ax2 + bx + c, where a = 1; and

2. Trinomial in the form of ax2 + bx + c, where a ≠ 1.

Remember:

Steps in factoring trinomial in the form ax2 + bx + c, where a = 1.

a. Factor the leading term of the trinomial and write these factors as
the
leading terms of the factors.
b. List down all the factors of the last term;
c. Identify which factor pair sums up to the middle term; then
d. Write each factor in the pairs as the last term of the binomial
factors.

NOTE: Always perform factoring using greatest common monomial

factor
first before applying any type of factoring.

Examples:
1. Factor p2 + 5p + 6
Solution: a. List all possible factors of 6.
Factors of 6
2 3
6 1
-2 -3
-6 -1
b. Find the factors of 6 whose sum is 5.
 2+3=5
 6+1=7
 (-2) + (-3) = -5
 (-6) + (-1) = -7
c. Thus, the factors of p2 + 5p + 6 = (p + 2)(p + 3).

2. Factor v2 + 4v – 21
Solution: a. List all possible factors of -21.
Factors of -21
-3 7
-7 3
-21 1
-1 21
b. Find the factors of -21 whose sum is 4.
 -3 + 7 = 4
 -7 + 3 = -4
 (-21) + 1 = -20
 -1 + 20 = 19

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 c. Hence, the factors of v2 + 4v – 21 = (v – 3)(v + 7).

3. Factor 2q3 – 6q2 – 36q

Solution: Since there is a common monomial factor, begin by factoring out 2q
first.
Rewriting it, you have 2q (q2 – 3q – 18).

a. Listing all possible factors of -18.

Factors of -21
-1 18
-2 9
-3 6
-18 1
-9 2
-6 3

b. Since -6 and 3 are the factors of 18 whose sum is -3, then the
binomial factors of q2 – 3q – 18 are (q – 6)(q + 3).
c. Therefore, the factors of 2q3 – 6q2 – 36q are 2q(q – 6)(q + 3).

ALTERNATIVE METHOD (CROSS METHOD)

- Trinomial in the form ax2 + bx + c, where a = 1; and
- Trinomial in the form of ax2 + bx + c, where a ≠ 1.

1. Factor x2 + 5x + 6
Find the possible factors of x 2 and 6
x2 = x ● x
6 =2●3
Write the factors vertically.
x2 6
x 3
x 2

Multiply the factors diagonally and write each product in the last column.
x2 6
x 3 3x
x 2 2x

Add the terms in the last column and check if the sum is the same as the
middle term of the trinomial. If not, try other possible factors of x 2 and 6 and repeat the
procedure.
x2 6
x 3 3x
x 2 2x
5x = 5x (the middle term of the given trinomial)
Since they are equal, the factors of x 2 + 5x + 6 are (x + 3)(x + 2).

2. 2x2 – 5x – 3 3. 6x2 – 17x + 12

2x2 –3 6x2 12
2x 1 x 3x -4 -8x
x -3 -6x 2x -3 -9x

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 -5x = -5x -17x = -17x

2x2 – 5x – 3 = (2x + 1)(x – 3) 6x2 – 17x + 12 = (3x – 4)

(2x + 3)

ELABORATE
ACTIVITY 3: Missing You!

Directions: Fill in the blank of the given equation.

1. a2 + 12a + 11 = (a + ____)(a + 11)

2. b2 + 6b + 8 = (b + 2)(b + _____)

3. c2 − 7c + 6 = (c − ____)(c − 1)

4. 2x2 − 3x − 9 = (____x + 3)(x − 3)

5. 3x2 + 5x − 2 = (____x − 1)(x + 2)

Activity 4: Break It to Me Gently

Directions: Factor each trinomial completely, if possible. If the polynomial is not

factorable,
write PRIME.

1. c2 − 6c – 40

2. e2 + 10e + 16

3. h2 − 5h – 24

4. 3𝑥2 − 5𝑥 – 12

5. 4𝑥2 + 4𝑥 – 15

EVALUATE
ACTIVITY 5: DESIGN AND FACTOR

Directions: Make a flipbook, leaflet or brochure showing the steps of the different
types of factoring. Give atleast two examples.

Rubric for the Flipbook, Leaflet or Brochure

CRITERIA POIN
TS
4 3 2 1
Explanation A complete Good solid Explanation is Misses key
response with a response with a unclear. points.
detailed clear
explanation. explanation.
Demonstrated Shows complete Shows Response shows Response shows
knowledge understanding of substantial some a complete lack
questions, understanding of understanding of of understanding
mathematical the problem, the problem. for the problem.
ideas, and ideas, and

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 processes. processes.
Requirements Goes beyond the Meets the Hardly meets Does not meet
requirements of requirement of the requirement the
the problem. the problem. of the problem. requirements of
the problem.
Total

ANSWER KEY
LESSON 1: Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials
Activity 1: Supply the Missing Box
1. 49 2. 25 3. 4a2 4. 12b 5. 60p

Activity 2: Am I Perfect?
1. NPST 2. PST 3. NPST 4. PST 5. PST

Activity 3: Perfect Hunt

Activity 4: You’re The One

1. 3 2. 2x 3. 2 4. 4y 5. 4a

Activity 4: Break It Perfectly

1. (y + 10)2 3. (4m + 6)2 5. 3y(x – 4)2 7. (4d – 3)2 9. (3n + 5d)2
2. (k – 4)2 4. (7b – 1)2 6. (m + 6)2 8. (a2b + 3c)2 10. (7g – 6)2

LESSON 2: Factoring General Trinomials

Activity 1: Guess The Numbers
2. -9, 4 4. 2, -2 6. 4, 5 8. -9, -9 10. 7, 5
3. -8, 2 5. 11, -3 7. -7, 1 9. 8, -7 11. -8, 4

Activity 3: Missing You

1. 1 2. 4 3. 6 4. 2 5. 3

Activity 4: Break it to Me Gently

1. (c – 10)(c + 10) 3. (h – 8)(h + 3) 5. (2x – 3)(2x + 5)
2. (e + 2)(e + 8) 4. (x – 3)(3x + 4)

Activity 5: Design and Factor

- Output may vary

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Apas, L.C., and Orcejola, C.R., (2020) ADM, Quarter 1-Module 1B, Department of Education –
Caraga Region
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Inc.
Gabriel, J.L. and Mallari Ma. T. G. (2017). Mathematics for Grade 8 A Spiral Approach.
Quezon City. Educational Resources Corporation

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