Grade 9
  1. Number Systems  1.1. Real Numbers  1.2. Rational Numbers  1.3. Irrational Numbers  1.4. Properties of Real Numbers  1.5. Laws of Exponents and Surds  1.6. Representation on the Number Line  1.7. Decimal Representation of Real Numbers
  2. Polynomials  2.1. Definition and Types of Polynomials  2.2. Degree of a Polynomial  2.3. Zeroes of a Polynomial  2.4. Remainder Theorem  2.5. Factorization of Polynomials  2.6. Algebraic Identities  2.7. Polynomial Equations and Roots
  3. Coordinate Geometry  3.1. Cartesian System  3.2. Plotting Points on the Plane  3.3. Distance Formula  3.4. Section Formula  3.5. Area of a Triangle  3.6. Coordinates of Midpoint and Centroid
  4. Linear Equations in Two Variables  4.1. Solutions of a Linear Equation  4.2. Graphical Method  4.3. Algebraic Method  4.4. Applications of Linear Equations  4.5. Linear Inequalities
  5. Introduction to Euclidean Geometry  5.1. Basic Definitions and Terms  5.2. Axioms and Postulates  5.3. Theorems on Angles and Lines  5.4. Properties of Parallel Lines  5.5. Construction of Triangles  5.6. Congruence Axioms
  6. Lines and Angles  6.1. Angle Pair Relationships  6.2. Parallel Lines and Transversal  6.3. Properties of Angles Formed by Parallel Lines  6.4. Angle Sum Property of a Triangle  6.5. Types of Angles
  7. Triangles  7.1. Congruence of Triangles  7.2. Criteria for Congruence  7.3. Properties of Triangles  7.4. Inequalities in a Triangle  7.5. Similarity of Triangles  7.6. Pythagorean Theorem
  8. Quadrilaterals  8.1. Properties of Quadrilaterals  8.2. Types of Quadrilaterals  8.3. Midpoint Theorem  8.4. Properties of Parallelograms  8.5. Trapezium and Kite Properties  8.6. Diagonals and their Properties
  9. Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles  9.1. Area of a Parallelogram  9.2. Area of a Triangle  9.3. Proofs of Area Theorems  9.4. Applications of Area Theorems
  10. Circles  10.1. Definitions and Terms  10.2. Properties of a Circle  10.3. Chord Properties  10.4. Tangents to a Circle  10.5. Cyclic Quadrilaterals  10.6. Arcs and Angles Subtended
  11. Constructions  11.1. Basic Constructions  11.2. Constructing Bisectors  11.3. Constructing Triangles  11.4. Constructing Tangents to a Circle  11.5. Constructing Angles of Given Measure
  12. Heron's Formula  12.1. Area of a Triangle Using Heron’s Formula  12.2. Application to Different Triangles and Quadrilaterals  12.3. Proof of Heron’s Formula
  13. Surface Areas and Volumes  13.1. Surface Area of a Cube Cuboid and Cylinder  13.2. Volume of a Cube Cuboid and Cylinder  13.3. Surface Area and Volume of a Cone  13.4. Surface Area and Volume of a Sphere and Hemisphere  13.5. Conversion of Units  13.6. Volume of a Prism
  14. Statistics  14.1. Collection of Data  14.2. Presentation of Data  14.3. Measures of Central Tendency  14.4. Mean Median and Mode  14.5. Graphical Representation of Data  14.6. Range and Measures of Dispersion
  15. Probability  15.1. Introduction to Probability  15.2. Experimental Probability  15.3. Theoretical Probability  15.4. Simple Problems on Probability

Grade 9 → Polynomials ↓


Factorization of Polynomials


Factoring polynomials is the process of breaking down a polynomial into simpler components called factors. Multiplying these factors together gives back the original polynomial. Understanding the factorization process to solve polynomial equations and simplify expressions It is important.

Basics of polynomials

Before diving into factorization, let's recap what polynomials are. A polynomial is an algebraic expression consisting of variables (often called undetermined), coefficients, and exponents that only have operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents. A general polynomial looks like this:

p(x) = ax^n + bx^(n-1) + ... + rx + s

Here, a, b, ..., r, s are coefficients, and n is a non-negative integer indicating the degree of the polynomial. The highest power of x in a polynomial is its degree.

What is factorization?

Factoring is the process of expressing a polynomial as a product of simpler polynomials. These simpler polynomials are called factors. For example, the polynomial x^2 - 5x + 6 can be factored into:

(x - 2)(x - 3)

When we multiply these factors, (x - 2) and (x - 3), together, we get the original polynomial x^2 - 5x + 6 This shows that factorization is essentially the reverse of expansion.

Why is factorization important?

Factoring helps simplify polynomial expressions and solve polynomial equations. For example, when a polynomial is factored, it becomes easier to find its roots. Roots are the values of the variable that make the polynomial go towards zero. When a polynomial is expressed in its factored form, setting each factor equal to zero gives us its roots directly.

Types of factorization

There are many methods for factoring polynomials. Some common methods are as follows:

  1. Common factor method: Finding a common factor for each term and factoring it.
  2. Group factoring: Grouping terms to find common factors in pairs or groups of terms.
  3. Quadratic expressions: Using formulas or identities such as difference of squares or perfect square trinomials.
  4. Factoring theorem: Using synthetic division and factoring theorems to find roots and factors.

Common factor method

The simplest form of factoring is to find the greatest common factor (GCF) between the terms and factor it out. For example:

6x^3 + 3x^2 + 9x = 3x(2x^2 + x + 3)

The GCF of all the terms 6x^3, 3x^2, and 9x is 3x.

Group factorization

Group factoring works by arranging terms into groups that have a common factor, then factoring each group. Consider the polynomial:

x^3 + x^2 + x + 1

It may be grouped and factored as follows:

= x^2(x + 1) + 1(x + 1) = (x^2 + 1)(x + 1)

Quadratic expressions

Many polynomials can be expressed as a quadratic equation:

ax^2 + bx + c

Quadratic expressions can be factored using the mid-term division method or by applying special identities.

Mid-term division

To factor the quadratic x^2 + 7x + 10, we first look at the two numbers that multiply by 10 (the product of the first and last coefficients) and add up to 7 (the middle term).

(x + 5)(x + 2)

Special recognition

Identities such as the difference of squares and the perfect square trinomial are useful:

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

Consider x^2 - 9:

= (x + 3)(x - 3)

Factor theorem

The factor theorem states that if f(c) = 0, then (x - c) is a factor of the polynomial f(x). For example, if p(x) = x^3 - 6x^2 + 11x - 6 and p(1) = 0, then (x - 1) is a factor.

Visualizing factorization

Here is a visualization of polynomial factorization using an example:

4x + 5x + 6 (x + 3) (x + 2)

In this example, the polynomial x² + 5x + 6 is factored into two factors: (x + 3) and (x + 2).

Summary

Factoring polynomials involves expressing them as a product of simpler polynomials. It plays a fundamental role in algebraic simplification and solving equations. Various methods such as factoring out common factors, grouping, using special identities, finding the middle-Term division and factorization theorems help in factoring various types of polynomials. In practice, mastering these methods requires practice and understanding of polynomial behavior.

Remember, the key to mastering polynomial factoring is practice and understanding the underlying patterns.


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