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Factoring basics

Factor common terms and simple trinomials.

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  • Factor out common factors.
  • Recognize simple trinomial patterns.
  • Check factors by multiplication.
Short segments for focus-friendly pacing.
Key Points
  • Factoring reverses multiplication
  • Always factor GCF first
  • Use product-sum for trinomials
  • Check by expanding
  • Signs matter in factors
Quick Check
Factor (x2+7x+12)(x^2 + 7x + 12).
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Khan Academy: Polynomials (External)

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