Factoring Polynomials
Students learn to factor polynomials by finding the greatest common factor and factoring trinomials. They recognize special patterns like the difference of squares.
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Students learn to factor polynomials by finding the greatest common factor and factoring trinomials. They recognize special patterns like the difference of squares.
Key Questions
- How is factoring related to multiplication?
- What is the process for factoring a quadratic trinomial?
- How do we identify a difference of squares?
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