Cryptic Cubes
Multiplying Polynomials
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See Cryptic Cubes  for directions on making cubes for algebraic practice
 and template for recording answers. 

 

Using cubes with Multiplying Polynomials:

1. Prepare two cubes which contain polynomial expressions.   

2. Inform students of the directions:   Roll the two cubes, record the polynomials on the answer sheet, then MULTIPLY the polynomials. 

3. Possible expressions for the cubes appear below.

 

Cube #1 - cut, fold, and tape.

(x + 3)

(x² + 1)

 

2x

 

 

 

4x²

 

(-2x +4)

(x - 1)


Cube #2 - cut, fold, and tape.

(x +3)

3x²

 

(x + 5)

 


 

(x - 1)

 

-2x

 

(x + 2)