Notes #11: Factoring Review
Factor out a GCF or leading negative sign
Factor using the Box (4-terms) or X-Box (2 or 3 terms)
Check using FOIL
If the answer includes the product of two identical binomials, write that part as (______)
2
Factor Completely. Check with FOIL.
2
4
3
2
3
2
1.) 7x
– 7
2.) x
+ 4x
– 45x
3.) x
+ 2x
– 4x – 8
8x 16
16n 64
2
2
2
4.) x
5.) n
6.)
3
m
18
m
27
2
2
3
2
7.)
y
6
y
y
6
8.) 3x
+ 14x – 5
9.) 3x
+ 6x – 105