Factoring Mind Map

Factoring polynomials involves determining the type of polynomial and applying specific methods to simplify it. For trinomials, when the leading coefficient is one, the polynomial can be factored into the product of two binomials.

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af Marshall Johnson

af Emily Branam

af Prajapati Mahi

af James LaBlanc

Factor by Grouping

Is the leading coefficient =1?

Factor ax^2+bx+c as the product of 2 binomials

Split the Middle Term

Guess and Check

x^2+bx+c=(x+m)(x+n), such that m+n=b and m*n=c

Difference of Squares [a^2-b^2=(a+b)(a-b)]