Factoring and Dividing Polynomials Review

Whenever you are factoring

ANY polynomial,

what do you ALWAYS do first?

• Look for a GCF and take it out

• Use XBox Method

• Use Factor By Grouping

• Cry

Select ALL the quadratics that are a Difference of Squares

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Select ALL the quadratics that are a Difference of Squares

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What isn't this quadratic a

Difference of Squares?

• It's not a difference

• 4 is not a perfect square

• 9 is not a perfect square

• Silly goose, it is a difference of squares!

• x² is not a perfect square

What isn't this quadratic a

Difference of Squares?

• It's not a difference

• 2 is not a perfect square

• 49 is not a perfect square

• Silly goose, it is a difference of squares!

• x² is not a perfect square

What isn't this quadratic a

Difference of Squares?

• It's not a difference

• 36 is not a perfect square

• 1 is not a perfect square

• Silly goose, it is a difference of squares!

• x² is not a perfect square

Select ALL the polynomials that you can factor further

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Select ALL the polynomials that you can factor further

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Select ALL the polynomials that you can factor further

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Select ALL the polynomials that will require

Factor By Grouping

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