3.3 Introduction

Factoring Polynomials

smiling male student sitting at a desk holding a pen and with and open book in front of him You have learned how to use the distributive property to multiply polynomials. In this topic, you will learn how to use factoring techniques to reverse polynomial multiplication. You will factor binomials and trinomials in one variable, and learn how to use a graph to verify factors of a given polynomial.

Essential Questions

How can you factor binomials in one variable?
How can you factor trinomials in one variable?
How can you factor and verify the factors of a polynomial graphically?