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Factoring. Multiplying Polynomials. Monomial x Monomial—use law of exponents EX: Monomial x polynomial—use the distributive property Ex:. Multiplying cont. Binomial x binomial—use the FOIL method Ex: . Examples of factoring. 1. Factor Out GCF . Types of Factoring.
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Multiplying Polynomials • Monomial x Monomial—use law of exponents • EX: • Monomial x polynomial—use the distributive property • Ex:
Multiplying cont. • Binomial x binomial—use the FOIL method • Ex:
Examples of factoring 1. Factor Out GCF
Types of Factoring • Difference of 2 squares:
Types of Factoring 3. Sum or Difference of cubes: General Form:
Types of Factoring • Trinomials—use trial and error (UNFOIL)
Types of Factoring • Factoring by Grouping—used for 4 or more terms
General Plan of Attack • Take out GCF • Count Terms a. Two Terms—difference of squares? sum or difference of cubes? b. Three Terms—UNFOIL c. Four Terms—group 3. Remultiply to check