Math Problem Statement

Factor the special products as seen in the provided image.

Solution

Let's work through the factoring problems step by step from the image:

1. y2+6y+9y^2 + 6y + 9

This is a perfect square trinomial: y2+6y+9=(y+3)2y^2 + 6y + 9 = (y + 3)^2

2. y2+22y+121y^2 + 22y + 121

This is also a perfect square trinomial: y2+22y+121=(y+11)2y^2 + 22y + 121 = (y + 11)^2

3. y214y+49y^2 - 14y + 49

Another perfect square trinomial: y214y+49=(y7)2y^2 - 14y + 49 = (y - 7)^2

4. y2+26y+169y^2 + 26y + 169

Perfect square trinomial: y2+26y+169=(y+13)2y^2 + 26y + 169 = (y + 13)^2

5. y2121y^2 - 121

This is a difference of squares: y2121=(y11)(y+11)y^2 - 121 = (y - 11)(y + 11)

6. y2256y^2 - 256

Difference of squares: y2256=(y16)(y+16)y^2 - 256 = (y - 16)(y + 16)

7. y264y^2 - 64

Difference of squares: y264=(y8)(y+8)y^2 - 64 = (y - 8)(y + 8)

8. y31y^3 - 1

This is a difference of cubes: y31=(y1)(y2+y+1)y^3 - 1 = (y - 1)(y^2 + y + 1)

9. y3+216y^3 + 216

Sum of cubes: y3+216=(y+6)(y26y+36)y^3 + 216 = (y + 6)(y^2 - 6y + 36)

10. y3729y^3 - 729

Difference of cubes: y3729=(y9)(y2+9y+81)y^3 - 729 = (y - 9)(y^2 + 9y + 81)

Would you like more details on any of these factorizations, or do you have specific questions?

Here are five related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the process for identifying a perfect square trinomial?
  2. How do you factor the sum or difference of cubes?
  3. What is the significance of recognizing patterns like the difference of squares?
  4. Can the quadratic formula help in factoring non-special products?
  5. How can completing the square aid in factoring?

Tip: When factoring polynomials, always check if the expression fits common patterns like perfect squares, sum/difference of cubes, or difference of squares first.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Factoring Trinomials
Difference of Squares
Difference of Cubes
Sum of Cubes
Perfect Square Trinomials

Formulas

(a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2
(a - b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2
a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b)
a^3 - b^3 = (a - b)(a^2 + ab + b^2)
a^3 + b^3 = (a + b)(a^2 - ab + b^2)

Theorems

Perfect Square Trinomial Theorem
Difference of Squares Theorem
Sum and Difference of Cubes Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10