Lesson 3 Algebra II Name:_________________________ Mr. Jones Date:___________________ S.W.B.A.T: Factor the difference of two perfect squares and perfect square trinomials. DO NOW: Factor each. 3h2 + 11h + 6 b) x2 16 – Special products and factors Difference of two perfect squares a2 b2 = (a + b) (a b) – – Perfect square trinomials a2 + 2ab + b2 = (a + b)(a + b) a2 2ab+ b2 = (a b)(a b) – – –
Lesson 3 Algebra II Name:_________________________ Mr. Jones Date:___________________ S.W.B.A.T: Factor the difference of two perfect squares and perfect square trinomials. DO NOW: Factor each. 3h2 + 11h + 6 b) x2 – 16 Special products and factors Difference of two perfect squares a2 – b2 = (a + b) (a – b) Perfect square trinomials a2 + 2ab + b2 = (a + b)(a + b) a2 – 2ab+ b2 = (a – b)(a – b)