Summit Math Algebra 1 Book 5: Factoring Polynomials and Solving Quadratic Equations - Alex Joujan

\nThese open-and-learn textbooks guide students through each topic. They are written to help students learn at different paces in a classroom setting. Students can also use these books to learn math at home with help from teaching videos on the Summit Math website. The videos are available through a subscription.Learn more at www.summitmathbooks.com.Topics in this book: \nReview multiplying polynomialsWriting a trinomial as a product of two binomialsFactoring a difference of two squaresFactoring a perfect square trinomialUsing factoring to solve equationsScenarios that involve factoringUsing factoring to simplify fractionsIntroduction to graphing parabolasCumulative ReviewAnswer KeyBook description: This book builds on what students learn in Algebra 1: Book 4. Students learn how to think about multiplying polynomials in reverse order, which is known as factoring. They analyze factoring patterns that occur when a polynomial has a special structure like a difference of squares or a perfect square trinomial. They learn how to use factoring to solve quadratic equations and then they apply what they have learned as they solve a wide variety of scenarios that involve quadratic relationships. Near the end of the book, students are introduced to simplifying rational expressions, which they will study in more depth in Algebra 2: Book 4. They also learn about graphing parabolas, which they will study in more depth in Algebra 2: Book 3.Student testimonials: This is the best way to learn math.Summit Math books are unlike typical textbooks. It doesn't matter how you learn or what speed you go at...you can learn at your own pace while still understanding all the material.Summit Math Books have guided me through algebra. They are the stepping stones of what it takes to think like a mathematician...I really enjoy learning from these books...they clearly demonstrate how concepts are built over other concepts.You don't just memorize, you actually understand it.Parent testimonials: Summit Math Books not only helped my daughter learn the math, they helped her to love learning math in and of itself Summit Math books have a fun, self-paced way to explain math concepts...I am absolutely thrilled with this math program. The books are so well organized and the content builds from one lesson to the next.We are really impressed and grateful for our boys' understanding of what the math means, not just how to get problems right...we should all learn to understand