NC Math 1 MVP 7.3: Factor Fixin'
Task 7.3 Question 1
Label each of the areas of the diagram in your printed copy of the MVP task and use them to find a different expression to represent the area of this new rectangular block two ways. The first way is: . What is a second expression for the area? Use the ^ key to enter an exponent when typing your expression and remember to write is as A(x)=____.
In this portion of the task you will use the Geogebra Applet to draw each diagram.
Task 7.3 Question 2
Draw your illustration: Click the buttons to add each element (blue, green, and yellow represent positive terms)
Task 7.3 Question 2a
The original square block was extended 3 inches on one side and 4 inches on the other. Find an expression to represent the area as a product of two factors. Use the ^ key to enter an exponent, if needed, when typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 2b
The original square block was extended 3 inches on one side and 4 inches on the other. Find an expression to represent the area as a sum or difference of terms. Use the ^ key to enter an exponent, if needed, when typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 3
Draw your illustration: Click the buttons to add each element (blue, green, and yellow represent positive terms)
Task 7.3 Question 3a
The original square block was extended 4 inches on only one side. Find an expression to represent the area as a product of two factors. Use the ^ key to enter an exponent, if needed, when typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 3b
The original square block was extended 4 inches on only one side. Find an expression to represent the area as a sum or difference of terms. Use the ^ key to enter an exponent, if needed, when typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 4
Draw your illustration: Click the buttons to add each element (blue, green, and yellow represent positive terms)
Task 7.3 Question 4a
The original square block was extended 5 inches on each side. Find an expression to represent the area as a product of two factors. Use the ^ key to enter an exponent, if needed, when typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 4b
The original square block was extended 5 inches on each side. Find an expression to represent the area as a sum or difference of terms. Use the ^ key to enter an exponent, if needed, when typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 5
Draw your illustration: Click the buttons to add each element (blue, green, and yellow represent positive terms)
Task 7.3 Question 5a
The original square block was extended 2 inches on one side and 6 inches on the other. Find an expression to represent the area as a product of two factors. Use the ^ key to enter an exponent, if needed, when typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 5b
The original square block was extended 2 inches on one side and 6 inches on the other. Find an expression to represent the area as a sum or difference of terms. Use the ^ key to enter an exponent, if needed, when typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 6
Draw your illustration: Click the buttons to add each element (blue, green, and yellow represent positive terms)
Task 7.3 Question 6a
Write a description of the following "order" For instance, "The original square block was extended __ inches on one side and __ inches on the other."
Task 7.3 Question 6b
Find an expression to represent the area, , as a product of two factors. When typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 6c
Find an expression to represent the area, in simplest form. Use the ^ key to enter an exponent when typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 7
Draw your illustration: Click the buttons to add each element (blue, green, and yellow represent positive terms)
Task 7.3 Question 7a
Write a description of the following "order" For instance, "The original square block was extended __ inches on one side and __ inches on the other."
Task 7.3 Question 7b
Find an expression to represent the area, , as a product of two factors. When typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 7c
Find an expression to represent the area, in simplest form. Use the ^ key to enter an exponent when typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 8
Draw your illustration: Click the buttons to add each element (blue, green, and yellow represent positive terms)
Task 7.3 Question 8a
Write a description of the following "order" For instance, "The original square block was extended __ inches on one side and __ inches on the other."
Task 7.3 Question 8b
Find an expression to represent the area, , as a product of two factors. When typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 8c
Find an expression to represent the area, in simplest form. Use the ^ key to enter an exponent when typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 9
Draw your illustration: Click the buttons to add each element (blue, green, and yellow represent positive terms)
Task 7.3 Question 9a
Write a description of the following "order" For instance, "The original square block was extended __ inches on one side and __ inches on the other."
Task 7.3 Question 9b
Find an expression to represent the area, , as a product of two factors. When typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 9c
Find an expression to represent the area, in simplest form. Use the ^ key to enter an exponent when typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 10
Draw your illustration: Click the buttons to add each element (blue, green, and yellow represent positive terms)
Task 7.3 Question 10a
Write a description of the following "order" For instance, "The original square block was extended __ inches on one side and __ inches on the other."
Task 7.3 Question 10b
Find an expression to represent the area, , as a product of two factors. When typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 11
Draw your illustration: Click the buttons to add each element (blue, green, and yellow represent positive terms)
Task 7.3 Question 11a
Write a description of the following "order" For instance, "The original square block was extended __ inches on one side and __ inches on the other."
Task 7.3 Question 11b
Find an expression to represent the area, , as a product of two factors. When typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 12
Draw your illustration: Click the buttons to add each element (blue, green, and yellow represent positive terms)
Task 7.3 Question 12a
Write a description of the following "order" For instance, "The original square block was extended __ inches on one side and __ inches on the other."
Task 7.3 Question 12b
Find an expression to represent the area, , as a product of two factors. When typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 13
Draw your illustration: Click the buttons to add each element (blue, green, and yellow represent positive terms)
Task 7.3 Question 13a
Write a description of the following "order" For instance, "The original square block was extended __ inches on one side and __ inches on the other."
Task 7.3 Question 13b
Find an expression to represent the area, , as a product of two factors. When typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 14
Draw your illustration: Click the buttons to add each element (blue, green, and yellow represent positive terms)
Task 7.3 Question 14a
Write a description of the following "order" For instance, "The original square block was extended __ inches on one side and __ inches on the other."
Task 7.3 Question 14b
Find an expression to represent the area, , as a product of two factors. When typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.
Task 7.3 Question 15
Draw your illustration: Click the buttons to add each element (blue, green, and yellow represent positive terms)
Task 7.3 Question 15a
Write a description of the following "order" For instance, "The original square block was extended __ inches on one side and __ inches on the other."
Task 7.3 Question 15b
Find an expression to represent the area, , as a product of two factors. When typing your expression and remember to write it as A(x)=_____.