Factoring by grouping

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What is factoring by grouping?

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Factoring by grouping is a method used to factor polynomials by grouping terms with common factors together, allowing for easier simplification.

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What is the first step in factoring by grouping?

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The first step is to group the polynomial into two parts, typically the first two terms and the last two terms.

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How do you check if a binomial is a factor of a polynomial?

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You can check by performing polynomial long division or synthetic division. If the remainder is zero, it is a factor.

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Yes, it is a factor.

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What is the second step in factoring by grouping?

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The second step is to factor out the greatest common factor from each group.

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents.