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Factoring polynomials without a leading coefficient. Step 1: Draw a table. Put the first term and last term on top. Step 2: Find the terms that multiply to the top term. Step 3: Multiply horizontally. If they add up to middle term. Step 4: Circle diagonally. Rewrite your factor. Step 2: Find the terms that multiply to the top term. 𝑥 2 −8 Step 1: Draw a table. Put the first term and last term on top. 𝑥 −4 −4x 𝑥 2 + 2x −2x 𝑥−4 𝑥+2 Step 3: Multiply horizontally. If they add up to middle term, circle diagonally. Step 4: Rewrite your factor.
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