Factoring Polynomials

Front

Factor: 3v^2 - 4v - 7

Back

(3v-7)(v+1)

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What is the first step when factoring polynomials?

Back

Find the GCF

Front

Factor: n^2 + 16n + 63

Back

(n+7)(n+9)

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Factor Completely: x^2 - 36

Back

(x + 6)(x - 6)

Front

Factor: 3a^2 + 4a + 1

Back

(3a+1)(a+1)

Front

What does GCF stand for in factoring?

Back

Greatest Common Factor

Front

What is the difference of squares?

Back

A^2 - B^2 = (A + B)(A - B)

Front

Factor: x^2 + 5x + 6

Back

(x + 2)(x + 3)

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What is a polynomial?

Back

An expression consisting of variables and coefficients, involving only addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.

Front

Factor: 2x^2 + 8x

Back

2x(x + 4)