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Mathematics
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Factoring Polynomials

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Mathematics – Grade 8
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Factoring Polynomials
First Edition, 2020

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Mathematics
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Factoring Polynomials

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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Mathematics 8 Self-Learning Module (SLM) on Factoring

Polynomials!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
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Polynomials!

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What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the Factoring Polynomials. The scope of this module permits it to be used in
many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

In this module, you will be able to:

 factor completely different types of polynomials (polynomials with
common monomial factor, difference of two squares, sum and difference
of two cubes, perfect square trinomials, and general trinomials).
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Specifically, you are expected to:

1. factor polynomials with common monomial factor;
2. find the factors of polynomials with difference of two squares;
3. determine the factors of polynomials with the sum and difference of
two cubes;
4. factor perfect square trinomials; and
5. find the factors of general trinomials.

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What I Know

Let us check your prior knowledge about factoring polynomials by answering

the questions below.

Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following expressions is the Greatest Common Factor of the

binomial 12𝑥 2 + 4𝑥?
a. 2𝑥
b. 4𝑥
c. 6𝑥
d. 12𝑥

2. Which of the following expressions are the factors of 5𝑥 + 10𝑥𝑦?

a. 5𝑥 (1 + 2𝑦)
b. 5 (𝑥 + 2𝑥𝑦)
c. 5𝑦 (𝑥 + 2𝑦)
d. 5𝑥 (1 − 2𝑦)

3. What are the factors of the trinomial 𝑚2 − 4𝑚 + 4?

a. (𝑚 − 4)2
b. (𝑚 − 2)2
c. (𝑚 + 2)2
d. (𝑚 + 4)2

4. Which of the following expressions are the factors of 27 − 𝑥 3 ?

a. ( 3 − 𝑥 )( 9 + 3𝑥 + 𝑥 2 )
b. ( 3 + 𝑥 )( 9 + 3𝑥 + 𝑥 2 )
c. ( 3 − 𝑥 )( 9 − 3𝑥 + 𝑥 2 )
d. ( 3 + 𝑥 )( 9 − 3𝑥 + 𝑥 2 )

5. What are the factors of 6𝑥𝑦 3 + 3𝑥𝑦 2 − 3𝑥 2 𝑦?

a. 3𝑥 ( 2𝑦3 + 𝑦2 – 𝑥𝑦 )
b. 3𝑦 ( 2𝑥𝑦 2 + 𝑥𝑦 − 𝑥 2 )
c. 3𝑥𝑦 ( 2𝑥𝑦 2 + 𝑥𝑦 − 𝑥 2 𝑦 )
d. 3𝑥𝑦 ( 2𝑦 2 + 𝑦 − 𝑥 )

6. In the binomial 𝑥 2 − 64, one of the factors is (𝑥 + 8). What is the other factor?
a. 𝑥 + 8
b. 𝑥 – 8
c. 𝑥 – 32
d. 𝑥 + 32

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7. Which of the following polynomials is the product of (2𝑥 + 5)(2𝑥 − 5)?

a. 4𝑥 2 + 25
b. 4𝑥 2 − 25
c. 4𝑥 2 + 20𝑥 − 25
d. 4𝑥 2 − 20𝑥 – 25

8. In the polynomial 64𝑥 3 – 27, one of the factors is (16𝑥 2 + 12𝑥 + 9). What is the
other factor?
a. 8𝑥 − 9
b. 8𝑥 + 9
c. 4𝑥 − 3
d. 4𝑥 + 3

9. What are the factors of the polynomial 8𝑟 3 + 27?

a. (2𝑟 − 3)(4𝑟 2 + 6𝑟 + 9)
b. (2𝑟 + 3)(4𝑟 2 − 6𝑟 + 9)
c. (2𝑟 + 3)(4𝑟 2 + 6𝑟 + 9)
d. (2𝑟 − 3)(4𝑟 2 − 6𝑟 + 9)

10. Which of the following polynomials is an example of a perfect square

trinomial?
a. 𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 + 5
b. 𝑥 2 − 5𝑥 + 16
c. 𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 + 25
d. 𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 24

11. What is the value of c in the polynomial 𝑎2 + 22𝑎 + 𝑐 to make it a perfect

square trinomial?
a. 11
b. 22
c. 121
d. 224

12. Which of the following products of two binomials result to 𝑥 2 + 9𝑥 + 14?

a. (𝑥 + 7) (𝑥 + 2)
b. (𝑥 + 7) (𝑥 – 2)
c. (𝑥 + 7)2
d. (𝑥 – 7 )(𝑥 – 2)

For items numbers 13-15, refer to the box below.

I. 𝑥 – 2 III. 𝑥 + 2 V. 3𝑥 + 2
II. 2𝑥 – 1 IV. 𝑥 + 3

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13. Which of the following choices are the factors of 𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 6?

a. I and II
b. I and III
c. II and III
d. III and IV
14. What are the factors of 2𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 – 2?
a. I and II
b. II and III
c. III and IV
d. IV and IV

15. What are the factors of 3𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 − 4?

a. I and III
b. I and V
c. II and IV
d. II and V

Alright! Now, let us check if you have gotten the correct answers by going
through this module.

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Lesson
Factoring Polynomials
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This module will help you break an expression into different factors and
answer the topical question, “What algebraic expressions can be factored?” Through
factoring, we can rewrite the polynomials into simpler form.

What’s In

Let us start this module by reviewing first the concepts multiplying

polynomials. Are you now ready?

Activity 1: Matchy, Matchy!

Direction: Match the factors in column A with the products in column B. Write the
letter of your answer on the space provided.

Column A Column B
_______1. 4𝑥 (3𝑥 – 5) a. 12𝑥 2 – 20𝑥
_______2. 5𝑥 2 𝑦 (3𝑥 − 1) b. 𝑥 2 – 25𝑦 2
_______3. (𝑥 + 𝑦) (𝑥 − 𝑦) c. 𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2
_______4. (3𝑥 − 4)(2𝑥 − 1) d. 27𝑥 3 − 8
_______5. (𝑥 − 5𝑦) (𝑥 + 5𝑦) e. 15𝑥 3 𝑦 – 5𝑥 2 𝑦
f. 6𝑥 2 − 11𝑥 + 4
g. 6𝑥 2 𝑦 2 + 3𝑥𝑦 3 − 3𝑥𝑦 2

Alright! You are now ready to discover more about factoring polynomials.

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What’s New

Before you proceed to the next part of this module, perform the activity below.

Activity 2: Spot the Common

Direction: Determine the common things or actions that can be observed in the
three pictures. Write your answer on the space provided.

Guide Questions:
1. What are the common objects in the pictures?
______________________________________________________
2. What are the common actions that can be observed in the pictures?
______________________________________________________
3. Can you spot the things or actions that can be found in one picture but
not on the other two? What are those?
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What is It

The previous activity gave us the idea that we can factor polynomials by
finding the common factors. So now, let us discuss the different types of factoring
polynomials.

A. Factoring Polynomials with Greatest Common Monomial Factor (GCMF)

Greatest Common Monomial Factor is the highest possible value of a

number, a variable, or a combination of numbers and variables which is common in
each term of a given polynomial.

Formula: 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐𝑥 = 𝑥(𝑎 + 𝑏 + 𝑐)

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Steps in factoring polynomials with GCMF:

1. Find the greatest common monomial factor.
2. Divide each term in the polynomial by its GCMF.
3. Combine the answers in Steps 1 and 2 as a product.

Illustrative Example:

Factor 6𝑥 + 4𝑥 2 .

a. Find the greatest common monomial factor.

The GCMF of 6x and 4x2 is 2x.
b. Divide each term in the polynomial by its GCMF.
6x  4x2
 3  2x
2x
b. Combine the answers in Steps 1 and 2 as a product.
2𝑥 (3 + 2𝑥)

Therefore, the factors are 2𝑥 (3 + 2𝑥).

Let’s try these!

Factor the following:
1. 12𝑎2 + 18𝑎
2. 10𝑥 2 + 25𝑥 + 5
3. 𝑥 4 𝑦 3 – 8𝑥𝑦 2 + 12𝑥 2 𝑦

B. Factoring Polynomials with Difference of Two Squares

The factors of difference of two squares is the product of two binomials which
is the sum and difference of its square root of each term.

Formula: 𝑎2 − 𝑏2 = (𝑎 + 𝑏)(𝑎 − 𝑏)

Steps in Factoring the Difference of Two Squares:

1. Take the square roots of the two terms.
2. Write the product of the sum and difference of the square roots.

Illustrative Example:

Factor 𝑥 2 – 4𝑦 2 using the difference of two squares method.

a. Take the square roots of the two terms.

√𝑥 2 = 𝑥 and √4𝑦 2 = 2𝑦
b. Write the product of the sum and difference of the square roots.
(𝑥 + 2𝑦) (𝑥 – 2𝑦)

Therefore, 𝑥 2 – 4𝑦 2 = (𝑥 + 2𝑦)(𝑥 – 2𝑦)

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Let’s try these!

Factor the following:
1. 𝑥 2 – 𝑦 2
2. 𝑥 2 − 121𝑦 2
3. 25𝑥 2 – 144

C. Factoring Polynomials with Sum and Difference of Two Cubes

A polynomial in the form 𝑎3 + 𝑏 3 is called the sum of two cubes. A

polynomial in the form a3 – b3 is called the difference of two cubes.

Formula for Sum of Two Cubes: 𝑎3 + 𝑏 3 = (𝑎 + 𝑏) (𝑎2 − 𝑎𝑏 + 𝑏 2 )

Formula for Difference of Two Cubes: 𝑎3 − 𝑏 3 = (𝑎 − 𝑏) (𝑎2 + 𝑎𝑏 + 𝑏 2 )

Steps in Factoring Polynomials with Sum of Two Cubes:

1. Take the cube roots of the two terms.
2. Write the sum of the two cube roots as the first factor.
3. For the second factor, get the trinomial factor by:
a. squaring the first term of the first factor.
b. subtracting the product of the first and second terms of the first
factor.
c. squaring the last term of the first factor.
4. Write the product of the first and second factors.

Illustrative Example: (Sum of Two Cubes)

Factor 𝑥 4 + 64
1. Take the cube roots of the two terms.
3 3
√𝑥 3 = 𝑥 √64 = 4
2. Write the sum of the two cube roots as the first factor.
(𝑥 + 4)
3. For the second factor, get the trinomial factor by:
a. squaring the first term of the first factor;
𝑥 ∙ 𝑥 = 𝑥2
b. subtracting the product of the first and second terms of the first
factor;
(−4) (𝑥) = −4𝑥
c. squaring the last term of the first factor; and
42 = 16
d. combining all the terms in steps a, b and c.
𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 16
4. Write the product of the first and second factors.
(𝑥 + 4) (𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 16)

Therefore, 𝑥 3 + 64 = (𝑥 + 4) (𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 16).

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Let’s try these!

Factor:
1. 𝑥 3 − 64𝑦 3
2. 8𝑎3 + 64
3. 125𝑥 6 − 𝑦 6

Steps in Factoring Polynomials with Difference of Two Cubes:

1. Take the cube roots of the two terms.
2. Write the difference of the two cube roots as the first factor.
3. For the second factor, get the trinomial factor by:
a. squaring the first term of the first factor.
b. adding the product of the first and second terms of the first factor.
c. squaring the last term of the first factor.
4. Write the product of the first and second factors.

Illustrative Example: (Difference of Two Cubes)

Factor 8𝑥 3 − 27
1. Take the cube roots of the two terms.
3 3
√8𝑥 3 = 2x √27 = 3
2. Write the difference of the two cube roots as the first factor.
(2x - 3)
3. For the second factor, get the trinomial factor by:
a. squaring the first term of the first factor;
(2𝑥)2 = 4𝑥 2
b. adding the product of the first and second terms of the first factor;
(2𝑥)(3) = 6𝑥
c. squaring the last term of the first factor; and
32 = 9
d. combining all the terms in steps a, b and c.
4𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 9
4. Write the product of the first and second factors.

(2𝑥 − 3)( 4𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 9)

Therefore, (8𝑥 3 – 27) = (2𝑥 − 3)( 4𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + 9).

D. Factoring Perfect Square Trinomial

Perfect square trinomial is the result of squaring a binomial. A perfect

square trinomial has first and last terms which are perfect squares and a middle
term which is twice the product of the square root of the first and last terms.

Formula: 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥𝑦 + 𝑦 2 = (𝑥 + 𝑦) (𝑥 + 𝑦) = (𝑥 + 𝑦)2

𝑥 2 − 2𝑥𝑦 + 𝑦 2 = (𝑥 − 𝑦) (𝑥 − 𝑦) = (𝑥 − 𝑦)2

To factor perfect square trinomials:

1. Get the square root of the first and last terms
2. List down the square root as sum or difference of two terms

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Illustrative Example:

Factor 4𝑥 2 − 4𝑥 + 1
a. Square root of the first term: √4𝑥 2 = 2𝑥
b. Square root of the last term: √1 = 1
c. The polynomial is factored as (2𝑥 − 1) (2𝑥 − 1) 𝑜𝑟 (2𝑥 − 1)2

Let’s try these:

Factor the following:
1. 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 + 1
2. 𝑥 2 − 20𝑥 + 100
3. 9𝑥 2 + 12𝑥 + 4

E.1 Factoring General Trinomial 𝒂𝒙𝟐 + 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒄, where 𝒂 = 1.

Let us study first how factoring general trinomials 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 whose leading

coefficient a is 1 being factored.

To factor a General Trinomial:

a. list all the possible factors of c;
b. find the factors of c whose sum is equal to constant b; and,
c. express the binomial factors of the trinomial.

Example:
1. Factor 𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 6
a. List all the possible factors of 6
Factors of 6
1 6
-1 -6
3 2
-3 -2
b. Find the factor of 6 whose sum is 5.

Factors of 6 Sum
1 6 7
-1 -6 -7
3 2 5
-3 -2 -5
c. Express the binomial factors of the trinomial: (𝑥 + 3) (𝑥 + 2)

Thus, the factors of 𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 6 = (𝑥 + 3) (𝑥 + 2).

2. Factor 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 10

a. List all the possible factors of -10.

Factors of -10
1 -10
-1 10
5 -2
-5 2

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b. Find the factor of 6 whose sum is 5.

Factors of -10 Sum

1 -10 -9
-1 10 9
5 -2 3
-5 2 -3
c. Express the binomial factors of the trinomial: (𝑥 − 5) (𝑥 + 2)

Thus, the factors of 𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 10 = (𝑥 − 5) (𝑥 + 2)

Now, let us study more how general trinomial is factored when the leading
coefficient a is greater than 1 through inspection by trial and error.

E.2 Factor of the General Trinomial 𝒂𝒙𝟐 + 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒄, where 𝒂 > 𝟏

Now, let us study more how general trinomial is factored when the leading
coefficient a is greater than 1 through inspection by trial and error.

Steps to factor polynomials by Trial and Error:

1. List all the possible factors of first and last terms
2. Determine the middle term by trial and error using the possible factors in
the first step.
3. Determine the factors of the general trinomial based on the answer in the
second step.

Illustrative Example:

Factor 2𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 + 5
Solution:
a. List all the possible factors of 2x2 and 5
2𝑥 2 5
(𝑥)(2𝑥) (1)(5)
(−1)(−5)
b. Determine the middle term.
Possible factors Sum of the product of the outer terms and the
product of the inner terms
(𝑥 + 1) (2𝑥 + 5) 5𝑥 + 2𝑥 = 7𝑥
(𝑥 + 5) (2𝑥 + 1) 𝑥 + 10𝑥 = 11𝑥
(𝑥 − 1) (2𝑥 − 5) − 5𝑥 − 2𝑥 = −7𝑥
(𝑥 − 5) (2𝑥 − 1) −𝑥 − 10𝑥 = −11𝑥

c. Thus, the factors of 2𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 + 5 are (𝑥 + 1) (2𝑥 + 5).

Let’s try these!

Factor the following:

1. 𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 + 12
2. 𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 15
3. 12𝑥 2 − 29𝑥 + 15

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What’s More

Now you have learned the concepts and the different techniques in factoring
polynomials. This time, let us have more activities to deepen your understanding
about the topic.

Activity 3: Factoring Match!

Direction: Factor out each polynomial completely by using the appropriate
technique in factoring polynomials. Select the correct factors outside the
table and write it beside its corresponding polynomial.

POLYNOMIALS FACTORS
1. 2𝑥 + 2𝑦
2. 𝑢3 – 64
3. 4𝑥 2 – 49
4. 25𝑥 2 – 1
5. 12𝑥 3 – 16𝑥 6
6. 1000 + 27𝑝 3
7. 𝑥 2 + 10𝑥 + 25
8. 9𝑎2 − 30𝑎𝑏 + 25𝑏 2
9. 2𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 − 4
10. 𝑥 2 + 14𝑥 + 40

(5𝑥 + 1) (5𝑥 – 1) 2(𝑥 + 𝑦) 4𝑥 3 (3 – 4𝑥 3 )

(3𝑎 – 5𝑏)2 (10 + 3𝑝) (100 − 30𝑝 + 9𝑝 2 )

(2𝑥 + 7) (2𝑥 − 7) (𝑋 + 5)2 (2𝑥 − 1) (𝑥 + 4)

(𝑢 − 4)(𝑢2 + 4𝑢 + 16) (𝑥 + 10)(𝑥 + 4)

Great job! Now, let us process to the next part of this module.

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What I Have Learned

Here is another activity that will test what you have learned about factoring
polynomials.

Activity 4: Fill Me!

Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct word/s or symbol/s that would
make each statement true.

1. Factoring Polynomials is the inverse process of ___________________ polynomials.

2. _______________________________is the highest number, variable, or a combination
of a number and variable which is common in each term of a given polynomial.
3. GCMF stands for ____________________________________________________________.
4. The factors of ________________________________ is product of two binomials which
is the sum and difference of the square roots of each term.
5. A polynomial in the form a3 + b3 is called ___________________________________.
6. A polynomial in the form a3 – b3 is called a ___________________________________.

What I Can Do

Now that you have learned how to factor polynomials, let us apply this skill in
real-life situations.

Direction: Read and analyze the problem carefully. Answer with complete
solutions and illustrations.

Problem: The area of the Grade 8 Curriculum garden is ( 𝑥 2 + 10𝑥 − 75 ) square

meters. What are the dimensions of the garden?
Solutions:

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Assessment

Alright! Let us now check what you have learned all throughout this module.

Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following expressions does not belong to the group?

1
a. 𝑥 4 − 1
4
b. 𝑥 2 – 0.0001𝑦 4
c. 8(𝑥 – 1)3 − 27
d. (𝑥 + 1)4 – 4𝑥 4

2. Based on the expressions given below,

A: 4𝑥 2 − 81
B: (2𝑥 − 9) (2𝑥 + 9)
Which statement is true about expressions A and B if 𝑥 = 2?
a. A > B
b. A < B
c. A = B
d. A ≠ B

3. One factor of 4𝑥 2 𝑦 2 – 12𝑥𝑦 is 4𝑥𝑦. What is the other factor?

a. (𝑥𝑦 − 3)
b. (𝑥 2 𝑦 2 – 3𝑥𝑦)
c. ( 𝑥𝑦 – 3𝑥𝑦)
d. (𝑥 2 𝑦 2 + 3)

4. The area of a square is 9𝑥 2 + 30𝑥 + 25 square units. Which expression

represents the length of the side?
a. (9𝑥 2 + 25)
b. (3𝑥 − 5)2
c. (3𝑥 − 5) (3𝑥 + 5)
d. (3𝑥 + 5)2

5. In the polynomial 64𝑥 2 – 100, one factor is (8𝑥 − 10), what is the other factor?
a. 8𝑥 + 50
b. 8𝑥 − 50
c. 8𝑥 − 10
d. 8𝑥 + 10

6. Which of the following are the factors of 27𝑟 3 + 64?

a. (3𝑟 − 4)(9𝑟 2 + 12𝑟 + 16)
b. (3𝑟 + 4)(9𝑟 2 − 12𝑟 + 16)
c. (3𝑟 + 4)(9𝑟 2 + 12𝑟 + 16)
d. (3𝑟 − 4)(9𝑟 2 − 12𝑟 + 16)

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7. What are the missing terms in 8𝑥 3 − 27 = (2𝑥 − ___ ) ( 4𝑥 2 + 6𝑥 + ___)?

a. 9 and 3
b. 1 and 27
c. 3 and 9
d. 27 and1

8. Which of the following is NOT a perfect square trinomial?

a. 𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 + 5
b. 𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 16
c. 𝑥 2 − 10𝑥 + 25
d. 𝑥 2 − 12𝑥 + 36

9. Which trinomial has factors of (𝑥 − 7)(𝑥 − 7)?

a. 𝑥 2 − 16𝑥 + 64
b. 𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 64
c. 𝑥 2 − 7𝑥 + 49
d. 𝑥 2 − 14𝑥 + 49

10. Which of the following values of 𝑘 will make 𝑥 2 + 16𝑥 + 𝑘 factorable?

a. 2
b. 8
c. 16
d. 64

11. What is the other factor of 𝑥 2 + 7𝑥 + 6 if one of the factors is 𝑥 + 6?

a. 𝑥 + 2
b. 𝑥 – 1
c. 𝑥 + 1
d. 𝑥 – 2

12. What are the factors of the trinomial 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 − 20 as product of two

binomials?
a. (𝑥 + 10) (𝑥 − 2)
b. (𝑥 + 5) (𝑥 − 4)
c. (𝑥 – 10) (𝑥 + 2)
d. (𝑥 – 5) (𝑥 + 4)

For items 13 – 15, refer to the box below.

I. (𝑥 + 7) III. (𝑥 + 3) V. (𝑥 – 4)
II. (𝑥 + 4) IV. (𝑥 – 3) VI. (2𝑥 – 5)

13. Which of the following are the factors of x2 + 10x + 21?

a. I and II
b. I and III
c. III and IV
d. IV and V

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14. What are the factors of 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 − 12?

a. I and III
b. II and III
c. III and V
d. IV and V

15. What are the factors of 2𝑥 2 − 11𝑥 + 15?

a. II and III
b. III and IV
c. IV and V
d. IV and VI

Good Job! You did well on this module! Keep going!

Additional Activities

Activity 5: Let Me In!

Direction: Challenge yourself more using the different techniques in
factoring the following polynomials. Write your answers inside
the second set of balloons.

9𝑥 2 – 16𝑦 2

What 3𝑥 2 – 8𝑥 − 16
are the
factors?
4𝑥 2 − 36𝑥 + 81

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What I Have What I Can Do Assessment
Learned 1. c
2. c
Activity 4 3. a

(𝑥 − 5)𝑚 and
1. multiplying 4. d
(𝑥 + 15)𝑚
2. Greatest Common 5. d
Monomial Factor 6. b
3. Greatest Common 7. c
Monomial Factor 8. a
4. Polynomials 9. d
5. Sum of two cubes 10.d
6. Difference of two 11.c
cubes 12.b
13.b
14.c
15.d
Answer Key
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Mathematics 8 Learner’s Material pages 27-47
References
What I Know What’s In
1. b Activity 1
2. a
3. b 1. a
2. e
4. a
3. c
5. d 4. f
6. b 5. b
7. b
8. c
9. b
10. c
11. c
12. a
13. d
14. b
15. b
What’s New What Is It What’s More
Activity 2 A. Activity 3
1. Food, human
2. Eating
1. 6𝑎(2𝑎 + 3) 1. 2 (𝑥 + 𝑦)
3. Using utensils,
2. 5(2𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 1) 2. (𝑢 − 4)(𝑢2 + 4𝑢 +
with glass, sitting, B.
3. 𝑥𝑦(𝑥 3 𝑦 − 8𝑦 + 12𝑥) 16)
knife, fork
3. (2𝑥 + 7)(2𝑥 − 7)
1. (𝑥 + 𝑦)(𝑥 − 𝑦) 4. (5𝑥 + 1)(5𝑥 − 1)
2. (𝑥 + 11𝑦)(𝑥 − 11𝑦) 5. 4𝑥 3 (3 − 4𝑥 3 )
C.
3. (5𝑥 + 12)(5𝑥 − 12) 6. (10 + 3𝑝)(100 −
3𝑝 + 9𝑝 2 )
1. (𝑥 − 4𝑦)(𝑥 3 + 4𝑥𝑦 + 7. (𝑥 + 5)2
16𝑦 2 ) 8. (3𝑎 − 5𝑏)2
2. (2𝑎 + 4)(4𝑎2 − 8𝑎 + 9. (2𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 4)
16) 10.(𝑥 + 10)(𝑥 + 4)
3. (5𝑥 2 − 𝑦 2 )(25𝑥 4 +
D.
5𝑥 2 𝑦 2 + 𝑦 4 )
1. (𝑥 − 1)2
2. (𝑥 − 10)2
E.
3. (3𝑥 + 2)2
1. (𝑥 + 3)(𝑥 + 4)
2. (𝑥 − 5)(𝑥 + 3)
3. (4𝑥 − 3)(3𝑥 − 5)
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