Math 10C

Chapter 5 Polynomials

Lesson 52 Common Factors

Focus

The FOCUS section introduces the main concept that will be covered in the lesson.

TEXT Page 214

Read/Work through the  Focus  section at the top of page 214 in  your textbook.

Do your best to answer the questions given in this section, but no worries... this will all be covered in the lesson.

Investigate

Investigate an idea or problem, with a partner if possible.
The investigation provides the background for the ideas presented in the lesson.

TEXT Page 215

Read/Work through the  Investigate  section on Page 215 in your textbook.

Answer the questions, AS BEST YOU CAN, before you view the Tutorial videos that follow.

Watch

Video Tutorial Question 1

Video Tutorial Question 2

Video Tutorial Question 3

Video Tutorial Question 4

Video Tutorial Question 5

Video Tutorial Question 6

Video Tutorial Question 7

Link the Ideas

Link the Ideas summarizes the math in the lesson.
A presentation of ideas connected to the lesson focus.

TEXT Page 216

Read/Work through the  Link the Ideas  section on Page 216 in your textbook.

Examples

Examples will give you TOOLS for solving problems, and also show you that there may be different ways to approach a question.

Example 1  Determine the Greatest Common Factor

TEXT Page 216

Work through Example 1 on Page 216 in your textbook.

Watch

Video Tutorial

Your Turn

YOUR TURN gives YOU the chance to try to do a problem ON YOUR OWN,  using the example as  a model.

Use the Video Tutorial for help, or to check your work, BUT... you should do your best to do this question ON YOUR OWN FIRST!

Video Tutorial

Example 2  Write a Polynomial in Factored Form

TEXT Page 217

Work through Example 2 on Page 217  in your textbook.

Watch

Video Tutorial

Your Turn

YOUR TURN gives YOU the chance to try to do a problem ON YOUR OWN,  using the example as  a model.

Use the Video Tutorial for help, or to check your work, BUT... you should do your best to do this question ON YOUR OWN FIRST!

Video Tutorial

Example 3  Determine Binomial Factors

TEXT Page 218

Work through Example 3 on Page 218 in your textbook.

Watch

Video Tutorial

Your Turn

YOUR TURN gives YOU the chance to try to do a problem ON YOUR OWN,  using the example as  a model.

Use the Video Tutorial for help, or to check your work, BUT... you should do your best to do this question ON YOUR OWN FIRST!

Video Tutorial

Example 4  Using the Greatest Common Factor to Solve a Problem

TEXT Pages 219 - 220

Work through Example 4 on Pages 219 - 220 in your textbook.

Watch

Video Tutorial

Your Turn

YOUR TURN gives YOU the chance to try to do a problem ON YOUR OWN,  using the example as  a model.

Use the Video Tutorial for help, or to check your work, BUT... you should do your best to do this question ON YOUR OWN FIRST!

Video Tutorial

Key Ideas

Key Ideas summarizes the main new concepts of the lesson.

•	Carefully read through each of the bullet points in this section.

•	If you are unclear about any of these ideas,  ASK YOUR TEACHER FOR HELP!

Check Your Understanding    (Practice Problems)

Doing Practice Problems

Practice problems reinforce the math presented in this lesson.

•	Work through the practice problems for this lesson.
	These problems are for practice, you don’t need to hand them in!
	(your teacher may assign specific questions for you to complete)

•	Use the answers in the back of the book to CHECK YOUR WORK!

•	If you make a mistake, TRY TO FIX IT!

•	If you need help or want more information, view the video solutions provided.

•	If you still need more help,  CONTACT YOUR TEACHER!

Types of Practice Problems

Practice questions require basic understanding of the ideas of the  lesson.

Apply questions will require you to dig deeper for a solution.

Extend questions offer enrichment and extension.

Create Connections questions connect the math to everyday contexts.

Mini Lab (optional)  your teacher may or may not have you do these.

Notes

Question 17,    I think this question is broken, but I was making the video when I discovered this.   If you watch the video,  let me (or your teacher) know if you also think it’s broken.....

Video Solution Links

Check your work for every problem you do!
If you make a mistake,  try to fix it!
Use the video solutions for more information.
If a problem still doesn’t make sense, ASK YOUR TEACHER FOR HELP!

({{"Question 1", "Question 2", "Question 3", "Question 4", "Question 5"}, {"Question 6", "Question 7", "Question 8", "Question 9", "Question 10"}, {"Question 11", "Question 12", "Question 13", "Question 14", "Question 15"}, {"Question 16", Question 17 , "Question 18", "Question 19", }})