Introduction
What is a factor?
First, I want you to go to these links to read a little bit more about what a factor is before we get started!
https://www.wyzant.com/resources/lessons/math/algebra/factoring-numbers
https://www.wyzant.com/resources/lessons/math/algebra/factoring-greatest-common-factor-expression
Task
Now, I want you to look at these links to get some background knowledge on how to factor and solve trinomials. After each link you visit, I want you to write down what kind of factoring is being discussed. At the end of the task, I want you to fill out the worksheet that has been shared with you on Google Chrome as part of your evaluation. Please try a few of the practice problems on each site!
http://www.mathwarehouse.com/algebra/factor/how-to-factor-trinomials-step-by-step.php
http://www.basic-mathematics.com/factoring-using-the-quadratic-formula.html
https://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/completing-square.html
Process
For this assignment, you will complete begin by going through the introduction and learning about factoring. Then you will move onto the task portion of the WebQuest. In this section you will look at a variety of links that help build your knowledge and discover the different ways to solve a quadratic/trinomial.