Factoring Using GCF

AIM: How can we factor using the Greatest Common Factor?

Ms. Lee

Multiple Choice

What are all the factors of 10?

• 1, 2, 5, 10

• 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10

• 1, 10

• 1, 2, 4, 8

Multiple Choice

What is the GCF of this polynomial: $$10x^3+15x^{5\ }$$  

• $$5x^2$$  

• $$5x^3$$  

• $$10x$$  

• $$10x^3$$  

Open Ended

Ryan is trying to factor this polynomial:

$$12x^2-20x^4$$  

He says that the GCF is  $$2x^2$$  Do you agree with Ryan? Explain why.

Poll

How do you feel about today's lesson?

• Great. I got this! 👍

• Good. I think I can do this. 🙂

• Meh, I am okay.😐

• I think I need more help with this. 👎