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Perfect Squares and Factoring

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A teacher guided lesson on perfect squares and factoring. They discuss perfect squares, observe the expansion steps for finding the product, and practice solving problems. They complete a worksheet on perfect squares and factoring.

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factoring, perfect square trinomials, perfect squares, quadratic equations

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factoring, perfect square trinomials, perfect squares, polynomial identity, quadratic equations, use structure to rewrite, math
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9th - 12th
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Math
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Squares and Cubes

Concord Consortium
The task is simple, but the solution is a little more complex. Learners must find the smallest number that results in a perfect square when multiplied by two and a perfect cube when multiplied by three. The task requires an analysis...
9th - 10th Math
CCSS: Adaptable
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Factoring Perfect-Square Trinomials and Differences of Squares

Curated OER
In this algebra worksheet, students factor expressions into the product of two binomials. Four of the problems involve factoring perfect square trinomials. The remaining eight problems require students to factor problems that are the...
8th - 9th Math
Instructional Video

Example 4: Factoring Quadratics as a Perfect Square of a Difference: (a-b)^2

Khan Academy
Introduce young mathematicians to the concept of factoring trinomials with perfect squares. This descriptive video provides a meaningful explanation of the factoring process. Each step is carefully written out in various colors during...
5 mins 9th - 11th Math
Instructional Video

What's a Perfect Square?

Curated OER
What makes an integer a perfect square? Want to know the answer? Do the numbers 4, 9, 16, 25, and 36 mean anything? Is the light bulb glowing bright? Yes, anytime you square an integer, the value is a perfect square. That makes sense!
2 mins 8th - 9th Math
Instructional Video

How Do You Find the Square Root of a Perfect Square?

Curated OER
What is the relationship between squaring a number and taking the square root of a number? The instructor in the video explains the relationship of perfect square and its square root integer.
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Instructional Video

How Do You Use a Shortcut to Factor a Perfect Square Trinomial?

Curated OER
It's not really a shortcut but an equivalent equation. That's how these two perfect square equations work. So when you see an expression written out and it fits the perfect square of a trinomial criteria it can be rewritten in the...
8 mins 8th - 10th Math
Instructional Video

How Do You Use a Shortcut to Factor a Perfect Square Trinomial?

Curated OER
It's not really a shortcut but an equivalent equation. That's how these two perfect square equations work. So when you see an expression written out and it fits the perfect square of a trinomial criteria it can be rewritten in the...
9 mins 6th - 12th Math
Instructional Video

How Do You Know if You Have a Difference of Squares?

Curated OER
What are the characteristics of a polynomial that would make it factorable by the difference of squares rule? There are four must haves: two terms, coefficients are perfect squares, minus sign, degree of each term is even or zero. If it...
2 mins 8th - 11th Math
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How Do You Estimate the Square Root of a Non-Perfect Square?

Curated OER
Find the square root of a number that is not a perfect square, without using a calculator. In this video, the instructor will show how to estimate to get the approximate value of the square root of a number that is not a perfect square....
3 mins 8th - 9th Math
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How Do You Square a Number?

Curated OER
Multiply a number by itself and that is squaring a number. Simple as that, and, if it's an integer you have a perfect square.
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