4 concepts
Introduction to Factoring Polynomials
Factoring by grouping divides the terms in a polynomial into groups, which can be factored using the greatest common factor.
Division and Factors
Polynomial long division functions similarly to long division, and if the division leaves no remainder, then the divisor is called a factor.
The Remainder Theorem and Synthetic Division
Synthetic division is a technique for dividing a polynomial and finding the quotient and remainder.
Finding Factors of Polynomials
Finding factors of polynomials is important, since it is always best to work with the simplest version of a polynomial.