1. Factoring four term polynomials
using grouping
1.) Always look for a common factor of the 
entire polynomial first
2.) Group terms in groups of two that have 
a common factor
3.) Factor out the common factor from each 
group -must have same binomial inside
4.) Factor out the common binomoal in 
each term
x3 + x2 + 2x + 2

2. 2.) x2y2 + ay2 + ab + bx2 4.) x3 + 2x2- x - 2 1.) y3 + y2 + y + 1
5.) 3m3 - 15m2- 6m + 30

3. 6.) 2x3 + 6x2 + x + 3 7.) 4a3 + 10a2 + 6a + 15 8.) 5x4 - 5x3 - x + 1
Demonstrate Understanding
6.) 2x3 + 6x2 + x + 3
7.) 4a3 + 10a2 + 6a + 15
8.) 5x4 - 5x3 - x + 1

4. 9.) x3 + 2x2 - x - 2
10.) 4x3 + 3x2 + 2x + 1
11.) 2x3- 6x2 + 2x- 6