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Illustrative Math-Media4Math Alignment

 

 

Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 7 Unit 7

Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities

Lesson 19: Expanding and Factoring

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Quizlet Flash Cards: Adding Variable Expressions, Set 03 Quizlet Flash Cards: Adding Variable Expressions, Set 03 Description

Add variable expressions in this 20-flash card set. The integers are in the range -20 to 20.

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Variable Expressions
Quizlet Flash Cards: Adding Variable Expressions, Set 04 Quizlet Flash Cards: Adding Variable Expressions, Set 04 Description

Add variable expressions in this 20-flash card set. The integers are in the range -20 to 20.

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Variable Expressions
Quizlet Flash Cards: Adding Variable Expressions, Set 05 Quizlet Flash Cards: Adding Variable Expressions, Set 05 Description

Add variable expressions in this 20-flash card set. The integers are in the range -20 to 20.

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Variable Expressions
Quizlet Flash Cards: Adding Variable Expressions, Set 06 Quizlet Flash Cards: Adding Variable Expressions, Set 06 Description

Add variable expressions in this 20-flash card set. The integers are in the range -20 to 20.

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Variable Expressions
Quizlet Flash Cards: Adding Variable Expressions, Set 07 Quizlet Flash Cards: Adding Variable Expressions, Set 07 Description

Add variable expressions in this 20-flash card set. The integers are in the range -20 to 20.

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Variable Expressions
Quizlet Flash Cards: Adding Variable Expressions, Set 08 Quizlet Flash Cards: Adding Variable Expressions, Set 08 Description

Add variable expressions in this 20-flash card set. The integers are in the range -20 to 20.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Variable Expressions
Quizlet Flash Cards: Adding Variable Expressions, Set 09 Quizlet Flash Cards: Adding Variable Expressions, Set 09 Description

Add variable expressions in this 20-flash card set. The integers are in the range -20 to 20.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Variable Expressions
Quizlet Flash Cards: Adding Variable Expressions, Set 10 Quizlet Flash Cards: Adding Variable Expressions, Set 10 Description

Add variable expressions in this 20-flash card set. The integers are in the range -20 to 20.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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QuizletFlashCards.jpg Quizlet Flash Cards: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring, Set 01

Solve quadratic equations by factoring in this 20-flash card set. The values of the quadratic equation terms are in the range -10 to 10.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Factoring Quadratics and Quadratic Equations and Functions
QuizletFlashCards.jpg Quizlet Flash Cards: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring, Set 02

Solve quadratic equations by factoring in this 20-flash card set. The values of the quadratic equation terms are in the range -10 to 10.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Factoring Quadratics and Quadratic Equations and Functions
QuizletFlashCards.jpg Quizlet Flash Cards: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring, Set 03

Solve quadratic equations by factoring in this 20-flash card set. The values of the quadratic equation terms are in the range -10 to 10.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Factoring Quadratics and Quadratic Equations and Functions
QuizletFlashCards.jpg Quizlet Flash Cards: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring, Set 04

Solve quadratic equations by factoring in this 20-flash card set. The values of the quadratic equation terms are in the range -10 to 10.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Factoring Quadratics and Quadratic Equations and Functions
QuizletFlashCards.jpg Quizlet Flash Cards: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring, Set 05

Solve quadratic equations by factoring in this 20-flash card set. The values of the quadratic equation terms are in the range -10 to 10.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Factoring Quadratics and Quadratic Equations and Functions
QuizletFlashCards.jpg Quizlet Flash Cards: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring, Set 06

Solve quadratic equations by factoring in this 20-flash card set. The values of the quadratic equation terms are in the range -10 to 10.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Factoring Quadratics and Quadratic Equations and Functions
QuizletFlashCards.jpg Quizlet Flash Cards: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring, Set 07

Solve quadratic equations by factoring in this 20-flash card set. The values of the quadratic equation terms are in the range -10 to 10.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Factoring Quadratics and Quadratic Equations and Functions
QuizletFlashCards.jpg Quizlet Flash Cards: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring, Set 08

Solve quadratic equations by factoring in this 20-flash card set. The values of the quadratic equation terms are in the range -10 to 10.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Factoring Quadratics and Quadratic Equations and Functions
QuizletFlashCards.jpg Quizlet Flash Cards: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring, Set 09

Solve quadratic equations by factoring in this 20-flash card set. The values of the quadratic equation terms are in the range -10 to 10.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Factoring Quadratics and Quadratic Equations and Functions
QuizletFlashCards.jpg Quizlet Flash Cards: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring, Set 10

Solve quadratic equations by factoring in this 20-flash card set. The values of the quadratic equation terms are in the range -10 to 10.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Factoring Quadratics and Quadratic Equations and Functions
QuizletFlashCards.jpg Quizlet Flash Cards: Subtracting Rational Numbers, Set 01

Subtract rational numbers in this 20-flash card set. The values of the numerators and denominators are in the range -10 to 10.

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Subtract Multiple-Digit Numbers
QuizletFlashCards.jpg Quizlet Flash Cards: Subtracting Rational Numbers, Set 02

Subtract rational numbers in this 20-flash card set. The values of the numerators and denominators are in the range -10 to 10.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Subtract Multiple-Digit Numbers
QuizletFlashCards.jpg Quizlet Flash Cards: Subtracting Rational Numbers, Set 03

Subtract rational numbers in this 20-flash card set. The values of the numerators and denominators are in the range -10 to 10.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Subtract Multiple-Digit Numbers
QuizletFlashCards.jpg Quizlet Flash Cards: Subtracting Rational Numbers, Set 04

Subtract rational numbers in this 20-flash card set. The values of the numerators and denominators are in the range -10 to 10.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Subtract Multiple-Digit Numbers
QuizletFlashCards.jpg Quizlet Flash Cards: Subtracting Rational Numbers, Set 05

Subtract rational numbers in this 20-flash card set. The values of the numerators and denominators are in the range -10 to 10.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Subtract Multiple-Digit Numbers
QuizletFlashCards.jpg Quizlet Flash Cards: Subtracting Rational Numbers, Set 06

Subtract rational numbers in this 20-flash card set. The values of the numerators and denominators are in the range -10 to 10.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Subtract Multiple-Digit Numbers
QuizletFlashCards.jpg Quizlet Flash Cards: Subtracting Rational Numbers, Set 07

Subtract rational numbers in this 20-flash card set. The values of the numerators and denominators are in the range -10 to 10.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Subtract Multiple-Digit Numbers
QuizletFlashCards.jpg Quizlet Flash Cards: Subtracting Rational Numbers, Set 08

Subtract rational numbers in this 20-flash card set. The values of the numerators and denominators are in the range -10 to 10.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Subtract Multiple-Digit Numbers
QuizletFlashCards.jpg Quizlet Flash Cards: Subtracting Rational Numbers, Set 09

Subtract rational numbers in this 20-flash card set. The values of the numerators and denominators are in the range -10 to 10.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Subtract Multiple-Digit Numbers
QuizletFlashCards.jpg Quizlet Flash Cards: Subtracting Rational Numbers, Set 10

Subtract rational numbers in this 20-flash card set. The values of the numerators and denominators are in the range -10 to 10.

Note: The download is the teacher's guide for using Media4Math's Quizlet Flash Cards.

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Subtract Multiple-Digit Numbers
Lesson Plans SAT Math Lesson Plan 15: Quadratic Equations and Factoring

 

Quadratic Equations and Functions
Video Definition 11--Polynomial Concepts--Factored Polynomial Video Definition 11--Polynomial Concepts--Factored Polynomial Video Definition 11--Polynomial Concepts--Factored Polynomial

Topic

Polynomials

Description

Factored Polynomial: Expressing a polynomial as the product of two or more lower-degree polynomial terms. Examples: x2 + 3x + 2 = (x + 1)(x + 2), x2 - 7x + 12 = (x - 3)(x - 4), x3 - 1 = (x - 1)(x2 + x + 1). Focuses on a special case of polynomial factoring, emphasizing quadratics.

Factoring Polynomials
Video Definition 11--Polynomial Concepts--Factored Polynomial (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 11--Polynomial Concepts--Factored Polynomial (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 11--Polynomial Concepts--Factored Polynomial (Spanish Audio)

Topic

Polynomials

Description

Factored Polynomial: Expressing a polynomial as the product of two or more lower-degree polynomial terms. Examples: x2 + 3x + 2 = (x + 1)(x + 2), x2 - 7x + 12 = (x - 3)(x - 4), x3 - 1 = (x - 1)(x2 + x + 1). Focuses on a special case of polynomial factoring, emphasizing quadratics.

Factoring Polynomials
Video Definition 12--Polynomial Concepts--Factored Quadratic Video Definition 12--Polynomial Concepts--Factored Quadratic Video Definition 12--Polynomial Concepts--Factored Quadratic

Topic

Polynomials

Description

Factored Quadratic: Expressing a polynomial of degree 2 as the product of one or two linear terms. Examples: x2 + 2x + 1 = (x + 1)2, x2 - 7x + 12 = (x - 3)(x - 4), x2 - 2x = x(x - 2). Highlights the use of factorial in binomial expansions and permutations.

Factoring Polynomials
Video Definition 12--Polynomial Concepts--Factored Quadratic (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 12--Polynomial Concepts--Factored Quadratic (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 12--Polynomial Concepts--Factored Quadratic (Spanish Audio)

Topic

Polynomials

Description

Factored Quadratic: Expressing a polynomial of degree 2 as the product of one or two linear terms. Examples: x2 + 2x + 1 = (x + 1)2, x2 - 7x + 12 = (x - 3)(x - 4), x2 - 2x = x(x - 2). Highlights the use of factorial in binomial expansions and permutations.

Factoring Polynomials
Video Definition 13--Polynomial Concepts--Factored Cubic Video Definition 13--Polynomial Concepts--Factored Cubic Video Definition 13--Polynomial Concepts--Factored Cubic

Topic

Polynomials

Description

Factored Cubic: Expressing a polynomial of degree 3 as the product of linear and/or quadratic terms. Examples: x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 = (x + 1)3, x3 + 6x2 + 11x + 6 = (x + 1)(x + 2)(x + 3). Illustrates how polynomials can be decomposed into simpler factors for solving equations and simplifications.

Factoring Polynomials
Video Definition 13--Polynomial Concepts--Factored Cubic (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 13--Polynomial Concepts--Factored Cubic (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 13--Polynomial Concepts--Factored Cubic (Spanish Audio)

Topic

Polynomials

Description

Factored Cubic: Expressing a polynomial of degree 3 as the product of linear and/or quadratic terms. Examples: x3 + 3x2 + 3x + 1 = (x + 1)3, x3 + 6x2 + 11x + 6 = (x + 1)(x + 2)(x + 3). Illustrates how polynomials can be decomposed into simpler factors for solving equations and simplifications.

Factoring Polynomials
Video Definition 17--Primes and Composites--Factor Video Definition 17--Primes and Composites--Factor Video Definition 17--Primes and Composites--Factor

Topic

Prime and Composite Numbers

Description

Factor: A number or expression that divides another number or expression evenly, with no remainder. For example, factors of 24 include 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24. Algebraically, x2 - 1 has factors (x + 1) and (x - 1). The concept of factors is fundamental to breaking down numbers into primes and understanding their composition.

Prime and Composite Numbers
Video Definition 18--Fraction Concepts--Greatest Common Factor (GCF) Video Definition 18--Fraction Concepts--Greatest Common Factor (GCF) Video Definition 18--Fraction Concepts--Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

Topic

Fractions

Description

The Greatest Common Factor (GCF) is the largest number that divides two numbers evenly, used to simplify fractions. For example, the GCF of 24 and 36 is 12, enabling simplification of 24/36 to 2/3. This ensures fractions are in their simplest form. It supports simplifying fractions and ensures efficient fraction operations.

Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Video Definition 18--Primes and Composites--Factor Tree Video Definition 18--Primes and Composites--Factor Tree Video Definition 18--Primes and Composites--Factor Tree

Topic

Prime and Composite Numbers

Description

Factor Tree: A visualization tool to break a number into its factors, which can be used to create a prime factorization. For example, 24 = 23 * 3. This tool helps students visually decompose numbers into their prime components.

Prime and Composite Numbers
Video Definition 2--Primes and Composites--Common Factors Video Definition 2--Primes and Composites--Common Factors Video Definition 2--Primes and Composites--Common Factors

Topic

Prime and Composite Numbers

Description

Common Factors: The factors that two or more numbers have in common. For example, 15 and 24 have the common factors 1 and 3. Similarly, 9 and 36 have the common factors 1, 3, and 9. The concept of common factors extends the understanding of divisibility and primes, allowing learners to identify shared properties between numbers, which is foundational for further topics like greatest common factor.

Prime and Composite Numbers
Video Definition 20--Primes and Composites--Greatest Common Factor Video Definition 20--Primes and Composites--Greatest Common Factor Video Definition 20--Primes and Composites--Greatest Common Factor

Topic

Prime and Composite Numbers

Description

Greatest Common Factor (GCF): Of the common factors of two numbers, the one with the greatest value. For example, the GCF of 24 and 36 is 12. The GCF is crucial for comparing numbers and simplifying fractions.

Prime and Composite Numbers
Video Definition 28--Primes and Composites--Prime Factor Video Definition 28--Primes and Composites--Prime Factor Video Definition 28--Primes and Composites--Prime Factor

Topic

Prime and Composite Numbers

Description

Prime Factors: The factors of a number that are also prime numbers. For example, the prime factors of 24 are 2 and 3. This concept links the idea of primes to factorization, essential for understanding number composition.

Prime and Composite Numbers
Video Definition 28--Quadratics Concepts--Factoring Video Definition 28--Quadratics Concepts--Factoring Video Definition 28--Quadratics Concepts--Factoring

Topic

Quadratics

Description

Factoring: Writing a quadratic expression as the product of linear factors. This method is a fundamental algebraic process for solving quadratics and simplifying expressions. A core algebraic technique for quadratic problem-solving.

Relevance to Topic: This video series provides a deep dive into the topic of Quadratics. It explores mathematical concepts and demonstrates real-world applications to help solidify understanding.

Quadratic Equations and Functions
Video Definition 29--Primes and Composites--Prime Factorization Video Definition 29--Primes and Composites--Prime Factorization Video Definition 29--Primes and Composites--Prime Factorization

Topic

Prime and Composite Numbers

Description

Prime Factorization: Expressing a number as the product of its prime factors. For example, 24 = 23 * 3. Prime factorization is critical for many areas of math, including solving problems in algebra and number theory.

Prime and Composite Numbers
Video Definition 3--Quadratics Concepts--Quadratic Function Factored Form Video Definition 3--Quadratics Concepts--Quadratic Function Factored Form Video Definition 3--Quadratics Concepts--Quadratic Function Factored Form

Topic

Quadratics

Description

Quadratic Function in Factored Form: A quadratic function written so as to indicate the root(s) of the quadratic. Not all quadratics can be written this way. This connects directly to finding roots and understanding intercepts graphically. Relates to factoring methods and their graphical implications in identifying roots.

Quadratic Equations and Functions
Video Definition 31--Polynomial Concepts--Factor Theorem Video Definition 31--Polynomial Concepts--Factor Theorem Video Definition 31--Polynomial Concepts--Factor Theorem

Topic

Polynomials

Description

Factor Theorem: For a polynomial P(x), if P(a) = 0 for some number a, then (x - a) is a linear factor of P(x). Example: P(x) = x2 - 7x + 12, P(3) = 0 implies (x - 3) is a factor of P(x). Provides a systematic approach to expand binomials, foundational in algebra.

Factoring Polynomials
Video Definition 31--Polynomial Concepts--Factor Theorem (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 31--Polynomial Concepts--Factor Theorem (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 31--Polynomial Concepts--Factor Theorem (Spanish Audio)

Topic

Polynomials

Description

Factor Theorem: For a polynomial P(x), if P(a) = 0 for some number a, then (x - a) is a linear factor of P(x). Examples: P(x) = x2 - 7x + 12, P(3) = 0 implies (x - 3) is a factor of P(x). Provides a systematic approach to expand binomials, foundational in algebra.

Factoring Polynomials
Video Definition 32--Primes and Composites--Proper Factor Video Definition 32--Primes and Composites--Proper Factor Video Definition 32--Primes and Composites--Proper Factor

Topic

Prime and Composite Numbers

Description

Proper Factor: For any number n, the proper factors are the factors of n, not including n itself. For example, the proper factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6. This concept connects to divisors and emphasizes the exclusion of the number itself.

Prime and Composite Numbers
Video Definition 6--Polynomial Concepts--Binomial Factor Video Definition 6--Polynomial Concepts--Binomial Factor Video Definition 6--Polynomial Concepts--Binomial Factor

Topic

Polynomials

Description

Binomial Factor: A polynomial P(x), of degree n, is said to have a binomial factor (x - a) if it can be written as the product of this factor and another polynomial of degree n - 1. Formula: P(x) = (x - a)(an-1 * x(n-1) + ... + a0). Provides a method for expanding binomials systematically, linking combinatorics and algebra.

Factoring Polynomials
Video Definition 6--Polynomial Concepts--Binomial Factor (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 6--Polynomial Concepts--Binomial Factor (Spanish Audio) Video Definition 6--Polynomial Concepts--Binomial Factor (Spanish Audio)

Topic

Polynomials

Description

Binomial Factor: A polynomial P(x), of degree n, is said to have a binomial factor (x - a) if it can be written as the product of this factor and another polynomial of degree n - 1. Formula: P(x) = (x - a)(an-1 * x(n-1) + ... + a0). Provides a method for expanding binomials systematically, linking combinatorics and algebra.

Factoring Polynomials
Video Definition 8--Rationals and Radicals--Factoring a Radical Video Definition 8--Rationals and Radicals--Factoring a Radical Video Definition 8--Rationals and Radicals--Factoring a Radical

Topic

Rationals and Radicals

Description

Factoring a radical expression involves extracting whole number factors. For example, √(36x2) = 6x or solving x = (-6 ± √(36 - 16)) / 4, which simplifies to -3 ± √5 / 2. Factoring radicals is a key step in simplifying expressions and solving equations with square roots.

Radical Functions and Equations