Polynomials - Greatest Common Factor

introduction

The greatest common factor is the largest number or expression that can be pulled out of a set of terms.

Topics Covered:

• factoring simple expressions with algebra tiles
• finding the GCF for a pair of numbers
• finding the GCF for a pair of expressions
• factoring polynomials
• polynomials with a binomial as the GCF
• problem solving with factors. (height of a football, surface area of a pencil, making food baskets for a food drive.)

Curriculum Connection: Algebra & Number 5.1, 5.5, 5.6, 5.8

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