6-1 Factoring Polynomials

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6-1 Factoring Polynomials

• 9P12 Simplify expressions by eliminating common
  factors

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Example 1
What is the GCF? Divide all terms by
( )
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Example 2
What is the GCF? Divide all terms by
( )
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Example 3

• polynomials are relatively prime if GCF is a
  constant (no variables in common)
• Tell which pairs are relatively prime (prove)
• a)
• b) and

What is the GCF?
So no
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So yes
What is the GCF?
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Assignment

• 6-1/264-265/10-54 eoe, 55-67
• Connection 1 and 2