Factoring Strategies

How Do You Factor a Polynomial Using Sum of Cubes?

Factoring a binomial involving addition? Can you rewrite each term as a cubed expression? Then you have a sum of cubes problem! Learn how to identify and factor a sum of cubes problem by watching this tutorial.
How Do You Factor a Polynomial Using Difference of Cubes?

Factoring a binomial involving subtraction? Can you rewrite each term as a cubed expression? Then you have a difference of cubes problem! Learn how to identify and factor a sum of cubes problem by watching this tutorial.
How Do You Factor a 4-Term Polynomial by Grouping?

Factoring by grouping is one way to factor a polynomial. This tutorial shows you how to take a polynomial and factor it into the product of two binomials. Then, check your answer by FOILing the binomials back together!
What's a Prime Polynomial?

If the only factors a polynomial are 1 and itself, then that polynomial is prime. To learn all about prime polynomials, check out this tutorial!
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!
How Do You Factor a 6-Term Polynomial by Grouping?

Factoring by grouping is a strong skill! In this tutorial, you'll practice factoring by grouping on a six term polynomial!