Factoring Polynomials Worksheet Page 3
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8Method # 4:
Area Model Using Algebra Tiles
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Given: y = x
+ 5x + 6
Step 1: Use Algebra Tiles to create a
rectangle.
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Step 2: Factor the GCF from the length
and width of the rectangle.
X X X X
+1 +1 +1
+1 +1 +1
+1 +1 +1
+1 +1 +1
( X + 3 ) ( X + 2 )
( X + 3 )
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( X + 2 )
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