In this chapter, we look at factors of whole numbers quickly at the start to prepare us for finding factors of polynomials. The following are a number of helpful links related to factoring.
LCM and GCF – PurpleMath Site
Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient of One:
- Factoring Trinomials – PurpleMath
- Factoring Trinomials – Khan Academy (Notes)
- Factoring Trinomials – Khan Academy (Video)
- Factoring Trinomials with a Common Factor (Video)
Special Products
- Difference of Squares – PurpleMath
- Difference of Squares – Khan Academy
- Perfect Square Trinomials – Khan Academy (Video)
Harder Trinomials
- Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient – PurpleMath
- Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient – Video