Factoring Quadratic Expressions with Algebra Tiles

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Factor quadratic polynomials, including special products.

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Factoring Quadratic Expressions with Algebra Tiles

Explore how quadratic expressions are represented and factored using algebra tiles.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Açık-uçlu soru 1

What do each of the different types of algebra tiles represent in the quadratic expression?

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Açık-uçlu soru 2

Explain how the number of each type of algebra tile relates to the quadratic expression.

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Açık-uçlu soru 3

Explain how the dimensions of the rectangle formed by the algebra tiles relate to the binomial factors.

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Açık-uçlu soru 4

Is there more than one way to factor a quadratic trinomial? Why or why not?

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Açık-uçlu soru 5

Expressions like  and are called perfect square trinomials. Why do you think they are called that?

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Açık-uçlu soru 6

What do you notice about the factors of perfect square trinomials?

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Açık-uçlu soru 7

Can a constant of a perfect square trinomial ever be negative? Why or why not?

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