Grade 8 Math | Factoring Polynomial with Common Monomial Factor First Term (Term 1) Week 5

Introduction to Factoring00:00:02

An introduction to the topic of factoring polynomials with common monomial factors and definitions of key terms.

Understanding Common Monomial Factors00:01:34

Explanation of how to identify the greatest common divisor for numerical coefficients and the lowest exponent for matching variables.

Example 1 and 2: Basic Binomials00:04:04

Step-by-step walkthrough of factoring 2a + 6b and 6c^4 - 12c, showing the division of terms by their common factors.

Example 3: Binomials with Multiple Variables00:13:11

Demonstrating how to handle binomials with multiple variables like 5x^3y - 15xy^4 by extracting 5xy as the common factor.

Example 4: Advanced Binomials00:19:02

Solving a more complex binomial example using the shortcut method for finding the common factor among variables.

Example 5 and 6: Trinomials00:23:51

Extending the factoring process to trinomial expressions, ensuring the second factor remains a trinomial after division.

Conclusion and Practice Activity00:31:21

Review of the lesson with a concluding practice activity for students to test their understanding.