Factor Trinomials and Difference of Squares

Factoring Trinomials with GCF (**Slip and Slide Method**) 10x²+75x+35

• 5(x+7)(2x+1)

• 5(x+14)(x+1)

• (x+7)(2x+1)

When factoring a TRINOMIAL using the AC-B method, what goes on top of the cross?

• What adds to B

• What multiplies to AC

• What multiplies to AB

• What adds to AC

When factoring a TRINOMIAL using the AC-B method, what goes on the bottom of the cross?

• What multiplies to AC

• What multiplies to B

• What adds to C

• What adds to B

Factor 4x²-9

• (4x-9)(4x+9)

• (2x-3)(2x+3)

• 2x-3

• (2x-4.5)(2x+4.5)

Factor:
x² + 7x - 30

• (x + 10)(x - 7)

• (x - 10)(x + 3)

• (x + 10)(x + 3)

• (x + 10)(x - 3)

Factor x²-25

• ( x + 5 ) ( x - 5 )

• ( x - 5 ) ( x - 5 )

• ( x + 5 ) ( x + 5 )

• Prime

Factor 4x²-16

• (2x-4)(2x+4)

• (4x-4)(4x+4)

• 4(x-2)²

• 4(x-2)(x+2)

What is ALWAYS the first step when factoring?

• Look for the GCF

• Write a, b, and c

• Difference of squares

• Group

What method should you use to factor the polynomial?

x² - 36

• Factor by Grouping

• Factor out the GCF

• Difference of Squares

• Difference of 2 Cubes