1. Pre calculus Problem of the Day Homework page 60 1-63 odds Multiply the following:

2. Factoring Polynomials- a polynomial is factored when it is written as a product of prime factors. 1. Common factors first ! 2. Check for a difference of two perfect squares.

3. 3. Check for a perfect square trinomial. first and last terms perfect squares middle term Prime

4. 4. Leading coefficient 1. find factors of the constant that add to be the middle term 5. If there are four terms try factoring by grouping.

5. 6. Sum or Difference of two perfect cubes.

6. 7. Factor using the method. a)Multiply the first and last coefficients. b)Find the pair of factors of this number that add to equal the middle term c)Rewrite the middle term using the chosen pair of factors d)Factor the new polynomial by grouping