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How is factoring a polynomial different from multiplying two binomials?
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.
How do you tell if a polynomial cannot be factored?
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.
Factoring polynomials 9k2-12k plus 4?
(3k - 2)(3k - 2) or (3k - 2)2
What does factoring a polynomial mean?
It means finding numbers (constant terms), or polynomials of the same or smaller order that multiply together to give the original polynomial.
Is it possible to apply the procedures in factoring quadratic trinomials to factoring the difference of two terms?
Yes, simply treat the middle coefficient as 0.
