Poly Review 2

Front

What is ALWAYS the first step when factoring?

Back

Look for the GCF (Greatest Common Factor)

Front

Factor the polynomial: x^3 - 5x^2 + 5x - 25

Back

(x^2 + 5)(x - 5)

Front

Factor this sum of cubes: 2x^3 + 128

Back

2(x + 4)(x^2 - 4x + 16)

Front

What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial 20x^3 - 25x^2 + 4x - 5?

Back

Negative

Front

Factor the polynomial: 20x^3 - 25x^2 + 4x - 5

Back

(5x^2 + 1)(4x - 5)

Front

What does GCF stand for in factoring?

Back

Greatest Common Factor

Front

What is the formula for factoring a sum of cubes?

Back

a^3 + b^3 = (a + b)(a^2 - ab + b^2)

Front

What is the formula for factoring a difference of squares?

Back

a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b)

Front

What is the leading term of the polynomial 3x^4 - 2x^3 + x - 7?

Back

3x^4

Front

How do you determine the degree of a polynomial?

Back

The degree is the highest exponent of the variable in the polynomial.