Algebra Factoring

Factoring When the Leading Coefficient = 1 Factor the following polynomial: x^2+14x+24

Factor Using the Grouping Method Factor the following polynomial: katex latex="x^3+2x^2+8x+16"

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What are the factors of this polynomial?

• (x - 2)(x + 1)

• (x - 2)(x - 1)

• (x + 2)(x + 1)

• (x + 2)(x - 1)

• In Step 1 because the expression inside the parentheses needs to have a sum of -11x, not 11x.

• In Step 2 because the sign on x should be negative and the sign on 2 should be positive.

• In Step 3 because there is no need to multiply (x-2) by 1.

• In Step 4 because (x-2) should be written first.

Match each polynomial to its factored form.

• (x - 3)(3x + 5)

• (8x - 1)(8x + 1)

• (x + 8)(x + 2)