It's the difference between multiplication and division. Multiplying binomials is combining them. Factoring polynomials is breaking them apart.
The same way that factoring a number is different from multiplying two factors. In general, it is much easier to multiply two factors together, than to find factors that give a certain product.
Try all the factoring techniques that you have been taught. If none work then it is prime (cannot be factored), try looking for (1) a greatest common factor (2) special binomials ... difference of squares, difference (or sum) of cubes (3) trinomal factoring techniques (4) other polymonials look for grouping techniques.
(3k - 2)(3k - 2) or (3k - 2)2
It means finding numbers (constant terms), or polynomials of the same or smaller order that multiply together to give the original polynomial.
Yes, simply treat the middle coefficient as 0.
The same way that factoring a number is different from multiplying two factors. In general, it is much easier to multiply two factors together, than to find factors that give a certain product.
rafael
Smallest of Multiple Addition
A strategy that would be appropriate in factoring polynomials with 4 terms would be by grouping where you first determine if the polynomial can be factored by a group.
you dont
Multiplying.
multiplying
factoring whole numbers,factoring out the greatest common factor,factoring trinomials,factoring the difference of two squares,factoring the sum or difference of two cubes,factoring by grouping.
Try all the factoring techniques that you have been taught. If none work then it is prime (cannot be factored), try looking for (1) a greatest common factor (2) special binomials ... difference of squares, difference (or sum) of cubes (3) trinomal factoring techniques (4) other polymonials look for grouping techniques.
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(3k - 2)(3k - 2) or (3k - 2)2
Well, isn't that a happy little accident! The smell of a skunk doesn't really have anything to do with factoring polynomials. But just like how we can blend different colors on our palette to create a beautiful painting, we can use polynomial factoring to break down complex equations into simpler parts. Keep exploring and creating, my friend!