How to Factor Polynomials Completely

The video tutorial covers the process of factoring polynomials by grouping, emphasizing the importance of identifying the greatest common factor as the first step. It explains the complete factoring process, including recognizing special patterns and using examples to demonstrate the techniques. The tutorial also provides practice problems and solutions, along with advanced techniques for factoring special polynomials, culminating in a challenge problem to test understanding.

What is the significance of the greatest common factor in factoring?

Describe how to factor a four-term polynomial by grouping.

Can you explain why X^2 + 2 cannot be factored further?