Polynomials and Factoring Appendix A.3 Polynomials and Factoring

Polynomials The most common type of algebraic expression is the polynomials.

Operation with Polynomials Sums and differences of Polynomials

Operation with Polynomials Multiplying Polynomials

Special products

Factoring The process of writing a polynomial as a product is called factoring. If a polynomial cannot be factored using integer coefficients, then it is prime or irreducible over the integer. A polynomial is completely factored when each of its factors is prime.

Factoring Special Polynomial Forms