Mathematics J.S.S 3 Second Term

Theme: Algebraic Process

Sub Theme: Algebraic Operation

WEEK 1

Factorization 1

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to;

1. Factorize simple algebraic expressions
2. Factorize quadratic algebraic expression using quadratic equation box
3. Factorize completely

Word problems involving factorization

Content

Factorizing an algebraic expression is the opposite process of expanding the brackets.

It works in exactly the same way as finding factors of numbers. When you expand the brackets, you multiply the terms outside the brackets with each of the terms inside the brackets to get one expression (which can have + and/or - symbols in it).

For instance, let’s expand.... View More