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Factoring Flowchart

The document provides instructions for factoring polynomials using different methods such as the difference of squares formula, sum and product patterns, perfect square trinomials, grouping, and decomposing the middle term. It explains to check for a common factor first before applying these factorization techniques and to stop factoring when it is no longer possible.

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Factoring Flowchart

The document provides instructions for factoring polynomials using different methods such as the difference of squares formula, sum and product patterns, perfect square trinomials, grouping, and decomposing the middle term. It explains to check for a common factor first before applying these factorization techniques and to stop factoring when it is no longer possible.

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Difference of Squares

Factor using:
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a2- b2= (a + b)(a - b)
/ Factor using one of:
Sum & product method
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Check for a
common
/ z
(x )(x
Or perfect square trinomial
Start with a
polynomial
N factor
(Factor out
the GCF - the
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How many
terms are
there in the

a2 +/- 2ab+b2(a+b)2
H
/ Greatest
Common
Factor)

polynomial?
(or left in the
brackets)
ax2 + bx + c

Factor using one of.


Decomposition method
“breaking up the
—
middle term”
H
Factor using:
*
Grouping
Optional shortcut for factoring a
Perfect Square Trinomial:
a2+ 2ab + b2= (a + b)2 Stop when you cannot factor anymore
a2- 2ab + b2 = (a b)2
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