Learn how to factor the GCF out of a trinomial

The video tutorial explains the process of factoring, starting with identifying the greatest common factor (GCF), which can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both. The tutorial demonstrates factoring out the GCF from a polynomial and then checking if further factoring is possible, particularly with trinomials. The process involves dividing each term by the GCF and looking for two numbers that multiply to a specific product and add to a specific sum. The tutorial concludes with a summary and addresses any questions.

What two numbers multiply to give -4 and add to give 2?

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What should you do if you cannot factor a trinomial further?

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