Elementary theory of factoring trinomials with integer coefficients over the integers

• Autores: William Donnell
• Localización: International journal of mathematical education in science and technology, ISSN 0020-739X, Vol. 41, Nº. 8, 2010, págs. 1114-1121
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • An important component of intermediate and college algebra courses involves teaching students methods to factor a trinomial with integer coefficients over the integers. The aim of this article is to present a theoretical justification of that which is often taught, but really never explained as to why it works. The theory is presented, and a suggestion for an inquiry-based learning project is given.