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Factoring polynomials allows us to group things—and everything's always better in groups. Well... almost everything.
Factoring polynomials by grouping is easy. You just combine like terms and then factor them out. Ta da!
There are a variety of methods for factoring trinomials, Complete the square! Use the quadratic formula! Or be a genius and do it in your brain!
CAHSEE Math: Algebra I Drill 6, Problem 2. Simplify the polynomial.
GED Math 3.1 Expression and Equations. What is the maximum output impedance that the amplifiers can have?
Math Elementary Algebra: Drill 1, Problem 4. Solve for y using substitution.
Math Elementary Algebra: Drill 2, Problem 1. Simplify the expression.
ACT Math Elementary Algebra: Drill 1, Problem 3. Solve for y using substitution.
Elementary Algebra Drill 2: Problem 2. Can you find the product?
ACT Math: Elementary Algebra Drill 1, Problem 2. Can you simplify the expression?
Elementary Algebra Drill 2: Problem 4. Factor the expression.
ACT Math Elementary Algebra Drill 3, Problem 4. Solve for y in this equation.
ACT Math: Elementary Algebra Drill 4, Problem 5. What is the solution to the problem shown?
ACT Math: Elementary Algebra Drill 6, Problem 1. Which of the following is not a factor of x3 – x?
Multiplying polynomials is as easy as saying multiplying polynomials ten times fast.