Factoring
Factoring a very difficult and complex math topic to understand but is significant to solving future Algebra II, Trigonometry, and Calculus Problems.
Polynomial - a equation where the largest power is two
The easiest way to create a variable is to take two separate problems and multiply them together.
I always use the FOIL method
F- First numbers in parenthesis multiplied
O-outer numbers multiplied
I-Inner numbers multiplied
L-Last numbers in parenthesis multiplied
(x-3)(x-1) = x²-x-3x+4
now factoring involves the reverse process starting with an original problem and reducing it to two single equations.
Exp. 2x²+8x+8 = (2x + ___)(X + ____) » (2x+4)(X+2)
We know that both the numbers have to be positive. Because both of the eights in the equation are. Find Multiples of 8 = (4,2)(8,1) the equation most likely will use those numbers