1. Factoring with Algebra Tiles

2. Factoring Polynomials
Factoring is the process of writing a polynomial as a product.
Algebra tiles can be used to factor polynomials. Use tiles and the frame to represent the problem.
Use the tiles to fill in the array so as to form a rectangle inside the frame.
Be prepared to use zero pairs to fill in the array.

3. Factoring Polynomials
3x + 3
2x – 6
(x + 1)
= 3 ·
= 2 ·
(x – 3)

4. Factoring Polynomials
x2 + 6x + 8
= (x + 2)(x + 4)

5. Factoring Polynomials
x2 – 5x + 6
= (x – 2)(x – 3)
Remember: You must form a RECTANGLE out of the polynomial

6. Factoring Polynomials
x2 – x – 6
= (x + 2)(x – 3)
This time the polynomial doesn’t form a rectangle, so I have to add “zero pairs” in order to form a rectangle.