Notes
Review on Factoring (Notes)
Use these notes on factoring as a guide as you go through the videos. In the videos I will explain each of the types of factoring and give you a chance to practice some on your own as well.
Overview
Common Factoring (Looking for the Greatest Common Factor)
Difference of Squares (Perfect Squares – 2 terms)
Type 1 Trinomials (Found mostly with quadratic equations with an extra review on how to FOIL)
Type 2 Trinomials (Harder ones when the ‘A’ term is not 1)
Videos
Use the notes above to help you learn the concepts in the videos. We will start with common factoring.
Videos
In the next video, we will go through difference of squares and perfect trinomials with a review on the FOIL method.
Difference of Squares and Perfect Trinomial Factoring Practice
Factoring Difference of Squares and Perfect Square Trinomials
Factoring Difference of Squares and Perfect Square Trinomials (Solutions)
Videos
In the next video we will be going through factoring trinomials when the ‘a’ term is 1
Factoring Type 1 Trinomials Practice
Factoring Type 1 Trinomials
Factoring Type 1 Trinomials (Solutions)
Videos
In the next video we will be going through factoring trinomials when the ‘a’ term is 1
Factoring Type 2 Trinomials Practice
Factoring Type 2 Trinomials
Factoring Type 2 Trinomials (Solutions)
Putting It All Together
Review on Factoring Handout
This worksheet puts all of the factoring concepts together. The problems are mixed up and you will need to identify each type, and then factor it. When you have answers for this section, come and see me to check them over.
Interactive Practice
Here are some ways for you to practice and get immediate feedback about how you are doing.