In this topic, you will learn to perform operations on and then simplify a new type of algebraic terms called rational expressions. In many instances, this will require you to factor polynomials. Let’s review some fundamental factoring techniques:
- The first step in factoring is to identify and factor out the Greatest Common Factor (GCF).
- If the polynomial is a binomial, check to see if it is the difference of two perfect square terms, having the pattern
, the sum two cubes ( , or the difference of two cubes .
- If the polynomial is a trinomial, look for either a perfect square trinomial
or ; or the general trinomial ( ).
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Now refresh your factoring skills on these polynomials. Click here to access the review.
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