6.1: Objectives
After completing this chapter, you should
Finding the Factors of a Monomial
- be reminded of products of polynomials
- be able to determine a second factor of a polynomial given a first factor
Factoring a Monomial from a Polynomial
- be able to factor a monomial from a polynomial
The Greatest Common Factor
- understand more clearly the factorization process
- be able to determine the greatest common factor of two or more terms
Factoring by Grouping
- know how to factor a polynomial using the grouping method and when to try the grouping method
Factoring Two Special Products
- know the fundamental rules of factoring
- be able to factor the difference of two squares and perfect square trinomials
Factoring Trinomials with Leading Coefficient 1
- be able to factor trinomials with leading coefficient 1
- become familiar with some factoring hints
Factoring Trinomials with Leading Coefficient Other Than 1
- be able to factor trinomials with leading coefficient other than 1