6.1: Objectives

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    After completing this chapter, you should

    Finding the Factors of a Monomial

    • be reminded of products of polynomials
    • be able to determine a second factor of a polynomial given a first factor

    Factoring a Monomial from a Polynomial

    • be able to factor a monomial from a polynomial

    The Greatest Common Factor

    • understand more clearly the factorization process
    • be able to determine the greatest common factor of two or more terms

    Factoring by Grouping

    • know how to factor a polynomial using the grouping method and when to try the grouping method

    Factoring Two Special Products

    • know the fundamental rules of factoring
    • be able to factor the difference of two squares and perfect square trinomials

    Factoring Trinomials with Leading Coefficient 1

    • be able to factor trinomials with leading coefficient 1
    • become familiar with some factoring hints

    Factoring Trinomials with Leading Coefficient Other Than 1

    • be able to factor trinomials with leading coefficient other than 1

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