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Multi- Step Factoring. Section 12 Supplement. Multi-step Factoring. Some polynomials are able to be factored multiple times Steps 1.) Find the GCF and factor 2.) Factor using trinomials (3- terms) or factor using difference of perfect squares (2 terms). Factor Tree. GCF
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Multi- Step Factoring Section 12 Supplement
Multi-step Factoring • Some polynomials are able to be factored multiple times • Steps • 1.) Find the GCF and factor • 2.) Factor using trinomials (3- terms) or factor using difference of perfect squares (2 terms)
Factor Tree GCF 2 4 3 Difference of Grouping Perfect Squares Trinomials
Examples 1.) 2x2 - 12x + 18 2.) 6x2 - 54
Examples (cont.) 3.) 3x2 - 30x – 75 4.) 24x3 +18x2
Examples (cont.) 5.) 4x2 – 81y2 6.) 20x2 - 45