2. Algebra II Factoring Strategy 1

3. Learning these guidelines has been directly linked to greater Algebra success!! Part1Part 2Part 3Part 4 I.Always look for GCF First! II. Consider the Number of terms A. Two Terms 1. Difference of Squares 2. Difference of Cubes 3. Sum of Cubes 4. There is NOT a sum of Squares! B. Three Terms 1. Trinomial Square 2. Trial & Error/Reverse Foil  Type x² + bx + c  Type ax² + bx + c C. Four or More Terms 1. Difference of Squares AGAIN 2. Factoring by Grouping III. Make Sure to Factor Completely 2

4.  GCF : Greatest Common Factor  GCF: It is reversing distribution! 3

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6. 1.Difference of Squares 2.Difference of Cubes 3.Sum of Cubes 4.Not a sum of Squares! 5

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10.  a 2 + 25 + 10a  -4m 3 + m 6 - 32 9

11.  64t 6 - 1 10

12.  64t 6 - 1 11

13.  2x 4 – 32  -23xy + 20x 2 y 2 + 6  No more, let’s get to work!!!! 12