How to factor polynomials: Difference between revisions

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: <math>4x(x+2)+3x^2(x+2)=(x+2)(4x+3x^2),\,\!</math>

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== Binomial--2 FactorsTerms ==

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Again, the first step is to factor out the GCF. If there is no GCF, then there are only 3 possibilities:

'''Difference of Squares''', '''Sum of Cubes''', or '''Difference of Cubes'''.<br />

'''Difference of Squares:'''<br />

:<math>x^2-y^2=(x+y)(x-y),\,\!</math>