How Do You Find a Missing Term in a Polynomial?

How Do You Find a Missing Term in a Polynomial?

Note:

This tutorial gives a more challenging example of factoring a trinomial. Test your skills by following along to find possible values that will allow the trinomial to be factored. You can do it!

Keywords:

  • problem
  • trinomial
  • factoring
  • guess and check
  • coefficient
  • missing coefficient
  • integer
  • factoring
  • try
  • binomial
  • factor to binomials
  • sum of factors
  • solve

Background Tutorials

  • Simplifying Expressions

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  • Polynomials

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      If you learn about algebra, then you'll see polynomials everywhere! In this tutorial, you'll learn the definition of a polynomial and see some of the common names for certain polynomials.

  • Multiplying Using FOIL

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      The FOIL method. No, not aluminum foil! The FOIL method stands for First, Outer, Inner, and Last. It's a popular way multiply two binomials together. This tutorial makes the FOIL method a breeze!

  • Factors

      • What's a Factor?What's a Factor?

      What's a Factor?

      Factors are a fundamental part of algebra, so it would be a great idea to know all about them. This tutorial can help! Take a look!

  • Factoring x^2+bx+c

      • How Do You Figure Out a Template for Factoring a Trinomial?How Do You Figure Out a Template for Factoring a Trinomial?

      How Do You Figure Out a Template for Factoring a Trinomial?

      Did you know that when you're factoring a trinomial, the signs in the trinomial determine the signs in the product of the binomials? This information is really useful when you're factoring trinomials! Watch this tutorial and learn the different sign cases.

  • Factoring ax^2+bx+c

  • Factoring by Grouping and Choosing a Factoring Strategy

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      When your trying to factor a polynomial, one of the most difficult tasks can be determining the correct factoring strategy. Luckily, this tutorial provides a great strategy for factoring polynomials! Check it out and always know how to approach factoring a polynomial!

Further Exploration

  • Factoring by Grouping and Choosing a Factoring Strategy

      • How Do You Figure Out What Factoring Strategy to Use?How Do You Figure Out What Factoring Strategy to Use?

      How Do You Figure Out What Factoring Strategy to Use?

      When your trying to factor a polynomial, one of the most difficult tasks can be determining the correct factoring strategy. Luckily, this tutorial provides a great strategy for factoring polynomials! Check it out and always know how to approach factoring a polynomial!