Lesson 1.

Factoring Polynomials with

a Common Monomial Factor
 Learning Competencies

At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to

do the following:
• 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) (M8AL-Ia-b-1).
 Learning Competencies

At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to

do the following:
• Solve problems involving factors of polynomials
(M8AL-Ib-2).
 Objectives

At the end of this lesson, the learner should be able to

● Accurately determine the greatest common

monomial factor of a polynomial

● Accurately and completely factor polynomials with a

common monomial factor

● Correctly solve word problems involving factors of

polynomials with common monomial factor
Have you ever
wondered how
architects maximize
and design a certain
floor plan of a house
or a building?
Discuss with your
classmate how this
might be possible.
In this unit, you will
learn about the
different factoring
techniques that will
be useful in
simplifying
polynomials as well
as their applications
in the real world.
 Essential Questions

● How will you factor polynomials with a common monomial

factor?

● How will you solve real-life situations using factoring

polynomials with common factors?
 Learn about It!

Greatest common monomial factor

It is the product of the greatest common numerical factor and

a second component made up of the common variable
factors, each with the highest power common to each term.
 Learn about It!

Greatest common monomial factor

Example:

The greatest common monomial factor of

is
 Try it!Practice
Let’s

Example 1: Factor the polynomial completely.

 Solution to Let’s Practice

Example 1: Factor the polynomial completely.

Solution: Find the GCF of the numerical coefficients and the

GCF of the variables by prime factorization.

Numerical Coefficients: Variables:

6=𝟐 ⋅3 𝑎𝑥=𝑎⋅ 𝒙
3
8=𝟐 ⋅2 ⋅2 𝑥 =𝑥 ⋅ 𝒙 ⋅ 𝑥
𝐺𝐶𝐹=𝟐 𝐺𝐶𝐹= 𝒙
 Solution to Let’s Practice

Solution:
Find the greatest common monomial factor by multiplying
the GCF of the numerical coefficients and the GCF of the
variables.

GCF of Numerical Coefficients: 2

GCF of the Variables:
Greatest common monomial factor :
 Solution to Let’s Practice

Solution:

Factor out the greatest common monomial factor.

 Try it!Practice
Let’s

Example 2: Factor the given polynomial completely.

 Solution to Let’s Practice

Example 2: Factor the given polynomial completely.

Solution:
Find the GCF of the numerical coefficients and the GCF of the
variables by prime factorization.
 Solution to Let’s Practice

Example 2: Factor the given polynomial completely.

Solution:
Numerical Coefficients: Variables:
15=3 ⋅𝟓
1 0=2⋅𝟓
2 0=2 ⋅2⋅𝟓 2
𝑥𝑦 =𝑥 ⋅ 𝒚 ⋅ 𝒚
𝐺𝐶𝐹=𝟓
 Solution to Let’s Practice

Solution:
Find the greatest common monomial factor by multiplying
the GCF of the numerical coefficients and the GCF of the
variables.

GCF of Numerical Coefficients:

GCF of the Variables:
Greatest common monomial factor :
 Solution to Let’s Practice

Solution:
Factor out the greatest common monomial factor.
 Try It!

Individual Practice:

1. Factor the polynomial completely.

2. Factor the polynomial completely.
 Try It!

Group Practice: To be done in two to five groups

The area of a rectangle is square units. Its length and

width have no common factors. What are the dimensions
of the rectangle given that the factors of this polynomial
are the expressions representing the dimensions?
 Key Points

• The greatest common monomial factor is the

product of the greatest common numerical factor
and a second component made up of the common
variable factors, each with the highest power
common to each term.
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Davison, David M., et al. Pre-Algebra. Philippines: Pearson Education, Inc., 2005.

Maths is Fun. “Algebra”. Accessed January 10, 2018. http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/factoring.html

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McGraw-Hill Education. Glencoe Math Volume 1. McGraw-Hill Professional, 2013.