Factoring Unit Review

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Factor: x² - 25

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(x + 5)(x - 5)

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Factor: 25x² - 36y²

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(5x + 6y)(5x - 6y)

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Factor this sum of cubes: 2x³ + 128

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2(x + 4)(x² - 4x + 16)

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Fully Factor the Following: 4x² - 16

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4(x - 2)(x + 2)

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Factor: 6m² + 16m

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2m(3m + 8)

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Definition: Difference of Squares

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A² - B² = (A + B)(A - B) where A and B are any expressions.

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Definition: Perfect Square Trinomial

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A² ± 2AB + B² = (A ± B)².

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Definition: Sum of Cubes

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A³ + B³ = (A + B)(A² - AB + B²).

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Definition: Factor by Grouping

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A method used to factor polynomials with four or more terms.

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Example of Factoring: x² + 5x + 6

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(x + 2)(x + 3) - factors of 6 that add to 5.