Factor by Grouping

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What is Factor by Grouping?

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Factor by Grouping is a method used to factor polynomials by grouping terms with common factors together.

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What is the first step in Factor by Grouping?

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The first step is to rearrange the polynomial into two groups that can be factored separately.

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What is the purpose of grouping terms in Factor by Grouping?

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Grouping terms helps to identify common factors that can be factored out from each group.

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What does it mean to factor a polynomial completely?

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Factoring a polynomial completely means expressing it as a product of irreducible polynomials.

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What is a common mistake when using Factor by Grouping?

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A common mistake is failing to correctly identify and factor out the common factors from each group.

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What is the significance of the coefficients in a polynomial when factoring?

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Coefficients can affect the common factors and the overall factorization of the polynomial.