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Algebra 1

8.10.0 Lesson Overview

Algebra 18.10.0 Lesson Overview

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In this lesson, you will consider how to rewrite expressions in standard form where the leading coefficient is not 1 and the expression is not a difference of two squares.

When you finish this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Use the factored form of a quadratic expression or a graph of a quadratic function to answer questions about a situation.
  • Write equivalent expressions in factored form when given quadratic expressions of the form ax2+bx+cax2+bx+c and aa is not 1.

Here are the activities that will help you reach those goals:

  • 8.10.1: Analyzing Various Quadratic Expressions
  • 8.10.2: Working with Quadratic Factored Form with Leading Coefficient Other Than One
    • 8.10.2: Self Check
    • 8.10.2: Additional Resources
  • 8.10.3: Using Technology to Find Rational Factors
    • 8.10.3: Self Check
    • 8.10.3: Additional Resources
  • 8.10.4: Finding the Factors of Quadratic Expressions in Standard Form
    • 8.10.4: Self Check
    • 8.10.4: Additional Resources
  • 8.10.5: Solving Quadratic Equations by Any Method

After that, you'll practice and review.

  • 8.10.6: Practice
  • 8.10.7: Lesson Summary
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