Algebra 1B - Unit 6

 
Activity 1: Binomial Multiplication
Activity 2: Factoring Trinomials
Activity 3: More Factoring Trinomials
Activity 4: Solving Equations by Factoring
Activity 5: Connections Between Factors and Roots
Activity 6: Quadratic Formula
Activity 7: Projectile Motion

Activity 1: Binomial Multiplication


What is a binomial? How do you find the product of two binomials? What is a trinomial?

In this tutorial you will use algebra tiles to answer these questions.
Click on the image to start the tutorial.


TEKS

111.32(b)(4)(A)
111.32(b)(4)(B)


TAKS

A(b)(4)(A)
A(b)(4)(B)

 

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Activity 2: Factoring Trinomials


How do you factor a trinomial? Can you always factor a trinomial?

This tutorial will help you answer these questions. Click on the image to start the tutorial.

 

TEKS

111.32(b)(4)(A)
111.32(b)(4)(B)


TAKS

A(b)(4)(A)
A(b)(4)(B)

 


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Activity 3: More Factoring Trinomials


In this tutorial you will use algebra tiles to learn about factoring trinomials of the form ax2 + bx + c.
Click the image to start the tutorial.

 

TEKS

111.32(b)(4)(A)
111.32(b)(4)(B)


TAKS

A(b)(4)(A)
A(b)(4)(B)

 

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Activity 4: Solving Equations by Factoring


How do you solve a quadratic trinomial symbolically?

The Solving By Factoring tutorial will help you answer this question.
Click the image to start the tutorial.

 

TEKS

111.32(b)(4)(A)
111.32(b)(4)(B)
111.32(d)(2)(A)


TAKS

A(b)(4)(A)
A(b)(4)(B)
A(d)(2)(A)

 


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Activity 5: Connections Between Factors and Roots


What are the roots of a quadratic equation? How can the roots help you solve a problem involving a quadratic equation?

The Roots of Quadratics tutorial will help you answer these questions and the questions that follow. Click the image to start the tutorial.

 

TEKS

111.32(d)(2)(A)
111.32(d)(2)(B)


TAKS

A(d)(2)(A)
A(d)(2)(B)

 

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Activity 6: Quadratic Formula


What is the quadratic formula and how do you use it? How do you use the quadratic formula on your calculator?

This tutorial will help you answer these questions. Click the image to start the tutorial.

 

TEKS

111.32(d)(2)(A)


TAKS

A(d)(2)(A)


What is the discriminant? How can the discriminant help you with problems involving quadratic equations?

This tutorial will help you answer these questions. Click the image to start the tutorial.

 

TEKS

111.33(d)(3)(B)


TAKS

A(d)(3)(B)


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Activity 7: Projectile Motion


Are there real world applications of quadratic functions other than area?

In the Quadratics and Motion tutorial you will find the answer to this question. Click the image to start the tutorial.

 

TEKS

111.33(d)(3)(A)


TAKS

A(d)(3)(A)

 

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