Factoring Polynomials and Quadratics

What isn't this quadratic a Difference of Squares?

• It's not a difference

• 36 is not a perfect square

• 1 is not a perfect square

• Silly goose, it is a difference of squares!

• x² is not a perfect square

Factor the polynomial.

Write your answer with NO SPACES, the ^ for exponents, and NO =

Factor the polynomial.

Write your answer with NO SPACES, the ^ for exponents, and NO =

Factor the polynomial.

Write your answer with NO SPACES, the ^ for exponents, and NO =

Factor the polynomial.

Write your answer with NO SPACES, the ^ for exponents, and NO =

Factor the polynomial.

Write your answer with NO SPACES, the ^ for exponents, and NO =

Whenever you are factoring

ANY polynomial,

what do you ALWAYS do first?

• Look for a GCF and take it out

• Use XBox Method

• Use Factor By Grouping

• Cry

Select all the polynomials that can be factored using the XBox method

AFTER THE GCF IS TAKEN OUT

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Cubic

• Quartic

• Any Degree Polynomial

Select ALL the quadratics that are a Difference of Squares

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Select ALL the quadratics that are a Difference of Squares

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