Lesson 278 of 1524
6.6 Factor Special Products
Identify which of the polynomials is a perfect square trinomial
Practice this chapterIdentify which of the polynomials is a perfect square trinomial They always follow a pattern of a 2 + 2 a b + b 2 or a 2 - 2 a b + b 2
You can recognize that they will always factor to a form of ( a + b ) 2 or ( a - b ) 2 . In some cases, you first need to factor the GCF out of the existing terms
polynomials — a perfect square trinomial.
Be able to factor perfect square trinomials; factor differences of squares.
Worked example
What does “polynomials” mean in 6.6 Factor Special Products?
- 1Use the wording this chapter gives for polynomials.
- 2The book says: a perfect square trinomial.
- 3Keep the answer tied to this term.
Result: a perfect square trinomial
Why. That is the meaning this chapter gives for polynomials.
Answer with the meaning this chapter gives. A nearby idea from the same book is a different term.
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A fresh set from this chapter only. Choose 10 or 20. Multiple choice and fill-in, with no repeat inside the set.