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Algebra 1: The Box Method

by Texas Instruments - Bell Ringer Lesson

Overview

Students discover how to factor a quadratic function using the Box Method.

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Key Steps

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    The activity begins with a quadratic expression with a = 12,

    b = –13, and c = –4. Each successive step of the provided program will instruct students how to create a "box" with organized terms that will lead to the factors of the polynomial.