Factoring by GroupingHandout

Steps:1. Make sure the

exponents are in descending order.

2. Group the first two terms and factor out GCF

3. Group next two terms and factor out GCF.

4. Rewrite as product of GCF’s and what was in the parenthesis (should be same expression in both parenthesis)

5. Factor anything that is left to factor.

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5342 xx

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Step 4

Step 5

Factoring by Grouping

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3412 2 xx

Step 4

Is there anything left to factor?

Handout

Steps:1. Make sure equation is

set equal to zero and the exponents are in descending order.

2. Group the first two terms and factor out GCF

3. Group next two terms and factor out GCF.

4. Rewrite as product of GCF’s and what was in the parenthesis (should be same expression in both parenthesis)

5. Factor anything that is left to factor.

6. Solve all equations for the variable.

Solving Quadratic Equations by Grouping Handout

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07242 xx

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Step 4

Step 5

0

02x2x

02x2x

072 x72 x

2

7x

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01312 xx

01311 xxx

Step 4

Step 5

0

01x1x

01x1x

013 x13 x

3

1x

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03292 xx

03233 xxx

Step 4

Step 5

0

03x3x

03x3x

032 x32 x

2

3x

Homework

• Take Home Test

–DUE TUESDAY IN CLASS