Factor and Solve Polynomials

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What is the difference of cubes formula?

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If (x - 5) is a factor of a polynomial, what number do you synthetically divide by?

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5.

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What is the grouping method in factoring?

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The grouping method involves rearranging and grouping terms in a polynomial to factor it into simpler polynomials.

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How do you find the zeros of a polynomial function?

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To find the zeros of a polynomial function, set the polynomial equal to zero and solve for x.

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What is synthetic division?

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Synthetic division is a simplified form of polynomial long division that is used when dividing by a linear factor.

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What is the first step in factoring a polynomial?

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The first step is to look for a common factor in all terms of the polynomial.