Factoring Polynomials

Front

Factor 9x² - 6x - 8

Back

(3x + 2)(3x - 4)

Front

What is the first step when factoring polynomials?

Back

Find the GCF

Front

Factor 3v² - 4v - 7

Back

(3v - 7)(v + 1)

Front

Factor 3a² + 4a + 1

Back

(3a + 1)(a + 1)

Front

Factor 5x² - 28x + 32

Back

(5x - 8)(x - 4)

Front

What does GCF stand for in factoring?

Back

Greatest Common Factor

Front

What is the purpose of factoring polynomials?

Back

To simplify expressions and solve equations.

Front

Factor x² - 5x + 6

Back

(x - 2)(x - 3)

Front

What is a polynomial?

Back

An expression consisting of variables and coefficients, involving only addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.

Front

Factor 2x² + 8x

Back

2x(x + 4)