Factoring the Sum and Difference of Cubes
Most students learn to factor polynomials by finding the greatest common factor (GCF), factoring trinomials, or using the difference of squares. But what happens when you’re asked to factor an expression containing perfect cubes? Unlike the difference of squares, both the sum and difference of cubes can be factored using special patterns. In this video, […]
Factoring and Solving Polynomials by Grouping.
Factoring polynomials can be challenging, especially when an expression contains four terms instead of the usual two or three. But what if you could break a complicated polynomial into smaller groups and use something you already know—the greatest common factor (GCF)—to factor the entire expression? In this video, you’ll learn how to factor polynomials using […]