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How Do You Use a Solve a Polynomial Equation With Two Variables?
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Got an equation with polynomials involving multiple variables on both sides? You can factor out the greatest common factor, then factor by grouping, and then use the zero-product property to solve. Follow along with this tutorial to see a step-by-step explanation!
Background Tutorials
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Greatest Common Factors
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How Do You Factor the Greatest Common Factor out of a Polynomial?
Factoring out the greatest common factor of a polynomial can be an important part of simplifying an expression. In this tutorial, you get step-by-step instructions on how to identify and factor out the greatest common factor.
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Solving Polynomial Equations
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How Do You Use the Zero Product Property to Find Solutions to an Equation?
Learn how to put the zero-product property into action by watching this tutorial! First, identify the factors in the expression. Next, use the zero-product property to split these factors into separate equations. Finally, solve each equation to get the solutions to your original equation!
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Factoring by Grouping and Choosing a Factoring Strategy
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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!
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Further Exploration
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Solving Polynomial Equations
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How Do You Use a Polynomial Equation to Solve a Word Problem?
Word problems let you see math in the real world! In this tutorial, see how to write an equation from a diagram to help find the perimeter of a bedroom. Take a look!
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