1. 5.3 Solving Polynomial Equations I can solve polynomial equations by factoring
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Solve
x2 – 20x + 51 = 0
3x2 – 5x – 2 = 0
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Lesson
assignment
Solve polynomials using factors
Solving polynomial equations by factoring
Find real roots by graphing

5. Pg 297

6. Factor like a Quadratic
# of terms 2 3 4
Factor by grouping
Sum/ diff
of Squares
Sum/ diff
of cubes
Gcf
𝑥 4
Gcf
Factor
quadratic
Quadratic factoring
Factor like a Quadratic

7. Find the real or imaginary solutions by factoring.
x = 0
3x3 + 12x2 - 3x = 12
x3 + 3x2 + 2x = 0
x4 – 10x2 = - 9
4x2 – 9 = 0
2x2 – 7x – 15 = 0

8. Assignment #2
pg 301 # 11 – 29 odds (10 pts)