Factoring Methods and Techniques

This video tutorial provides a comprehensive review of factoring techniques for a test. It covers subtracting and combining like terms, multiplying and distributing terms, and the double distribution method. The session also explains factoring using the greatest common factor (GCF), factoring by grouping, and factoring trinomials. Additionally, it discusses the difference and sum of cubes. The tutorial concludes with a final problem and encourages students to review and prepare for their test.

What is the first step in the factoring review process?

• Identifying the type of problem

• Solving the problem directly

• Skipping the problem

• Using a calculator

When subtracting expressions, what must be done with the minus sign?

• Multiply it by the entire expression

• Add it to the first term

• Distribute it to every term in the parentheses

• Ignore it

How do you combine like terms in an expression without parentheses?

• By adding all terms together

• By multiplying all terms

• By identifying and combining terms with the same variables and exponents

• By subtracting the smallest term from the largest

What is the rule for multiplying variables with exponents?

• Add the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

• Divide the exponents

What is double distribution also known as?

• Subtraction method

• Addition method

• FOIL method

• Single distribution

What is the first step in factoring using the GCF?

• Find the greatest common factor

• Divide all terms by the largest number

• Identify the smallest term

• Multiply all terms

What is the method used for factoring expressions with four terms?

• Adding

• Multiplying

• Grouping

• Subtracting

What is the Beats method used for?

• Solving equations

• Simplifying expressions

• Factoring trinomials

• Factoring binomials

What is the difference of squares?

• A method for subtracting squares

• A method for factoring expressions where two squares are subtracted

• A method for multiplying squares

• A method for adding squares

What is the roller coaster method used for?

• Factoring sum of cubes

• Factoring difference of squares

• Solving linear equations

• Simplifying fractions