Factoring Polynomials

The process of factoring polynomials is essentially deconstructing a polynomial into its most basic elements, known as factors. These factors, when multiplied, will yield the original polynomial. This process bears considerable similarity to the prime factorization of numerical values. It is a vital tool in simplifying intricate expressions, providing solutions to polynomial equations, and assessing the properties of polynomial functions.

Finding the GCF of a Polynomial

For the partially complete factorization, find the other binomial which will complete the factorization. \[ a^{2}+7 a-18=(a+9)( \]

Factoring Out Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

Factor the given polynomial by finding the greatest common monomial factor (or the negative of the greatest common monomial factor) and rewrite the expression. \[ 33+3 x^{3} \]

Identifying the Common Factors

Factorize the polynomial \(36x^3y^2 - 48x^2y^3 + 60x^4y\)

Finding the LCM using GCF

Find the least common multiple (LCM) of the polynomials \(4x^2-9\) and \(2x-3\).

Finding the GCF

Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of the polynomials \(12x^3y^2 - 18x^2y^3 + 24x^4y\)

Factoring Trinomials

Question 4 (2 points) Factor: \[ x^{2}+7 x+12 \]

Trinomial Squares

Factor the trinomial square \(x^2 - 10x + 25\).

Factoring Using Any Method

Short Fall 2023 Question 10, 4.3.39 Part 1 of 2 HW Score: $75 \%, 7.5$ of 10 points Points: 0 of 1 Factor the polynomial function $f(x)$. Then solve the equation $f(x)=0$. \[ f(x)=x^{3}+6 x^{2}+3 x-10 \] The factored polynomial function is $f(x)=$ (Factor completely)

Factoring a Difference of Squares

Factorize the following expression: \(x^{4} - 256\)

Factoring a Sum of Cubes

Factor the expression \(x^3 + 27\).

Factoring by Grouping

Factor by grouping (sometimes called the ac-method). \[ 28 x^{2}-x-2 \] First, choose a form with appropriate signs. Then, fill in the blanks with numbers to be used for grouping. Finally, show the factorization. Form: \[ 28 x^{2}+\square x+\square x-2 \] $28 x^{2}+\square x-\square x-2$ $28 x^{2}-\square x+\square x-2$ $28 x^{2}-\square x-\square x-2$ Factorization:

Factoring a Difference of Cubes

Factor the expression \(x^3 - y^3\).

Determine if an Expression is a Factor

1 point Which expression is a factor of \( x^{2}+3 x-40 ? \) A. \( (x-4) \) B. \( (x-5) \) C. \( (x-8) \) D. \( (x-10) \)

Determining if Factor Using Synthetic Division

Use synthetic division to find the quotient and remainder when $9 x^{6}-5 x^{4}+5 x^{2}+6$ is divided by $x-2$. The quotient is The remainder is

Find the Factors Using the Factor Theorem

Given $f(x)=6 x^{3}+5 x^{2}-12 x+4$, answer the following. Part: 0 / 2 Part 1 of 2 Factor $f(x)$, given that $\frac{1}{2}$ is a zero. \[ f(x)= \]

Determining if the Expression is a Polynomial

Given the expression \(5x^3+2x^2-3x+4\), is it a polynomial? If yes, factorize it.

Determining if Polynomial is Prime

Exercise 6. Show that the following polynomials are irreducible over \( \mathbb{Q} \) 1) \( A=x^{4}-4 x^{3}+6 \) 2) \( B=4 x^{3}-15 x^{2}+60 x+180 \) 3) \( C=8 x^{3}+6 x^{2}-9 x+24 \)

Determining if the Polynomial is a Perfect Square

Is the polynomial \(x^4 - 2x^2 + 1\) a perfect square? If yes, factorize it.

Expand using the Binomial Theorem

A.Convert from factored form to standard form b. $A(x)=(x-4)(x+1)$

Factoring over the Complex Numbers

Factorize the polynomial \(x^3 - 8\) over the complex numbers.

Finding All Integers k Such That the Trinomial Can Be Factored

Form a polynomial whose real zeros and degree are given. Zeros: $-2,0,5$; degree: 3 Type a polynomial with integer coefficients and a leading coefficient of 1. $f(x)=\square$ (Simplify your answer. $)$