1. Polynomials and Factoring
Appendix A.3
Polynomials and Factoring

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

3. Operation with Polynomials
Sums and differences of Polynomials

4. Operation with Polynomials
Multiplying Polynomials

5. Special products

6. 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.

7. Factoring Special Polynomial Forms