What percentage of trinomials are actually factorable over the integers?
Let’s find out! We will divide and conquer.
Here is a blank copy of the warmup:
Warmup - What percentage of trinomials are factorable
If you were not present in class today, have a look at the results – they might surprise you!
Warmup - What percentage of trinomials are factorable - FILLED IN
CONSIDER
What do the results imply about question selection when you practice trinomial factoring on a website like IXL, or complete a typical series of questions on factoring from a textbook?