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DemingEarly College High SchoolUnit 3.0 Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF) 3.1 Factoring
Unit 3.0 Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF)3.1 Factoring Factors for polynomials are similar to factors for integers - they are numbers, variables, or polynomials that, when multiplied together, give a product equal to the polynomial in question. One polynomial is a factor of a second polynomial if the second polynomial can be obtained from the first by multiplying by a third polynomial. can be obtained by multiplying together . This means and are factors of .
Unit 3.0 Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF)3.1 Factoring In general, finding the factors of a polynomial can be tricky. However, there are a few types of polynomials that can be factored in a straightforward way.If a certain monomial divides into each term of a polynomial, it can be factored out:
Unit 3.0 Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF)3.1 Factoring These rules can be used in many combinations with one another.For example, factors to , which is equal to:.When factoring polynomials, a good strategy is to multiply the factors to check the result.