Chapter 6: Q 57E (page 573)
What does it mean to say a polynomial is in factored form?
Short Answer
The factored form of a polynomial means it is written as a product of its factors. The factors are also polynomials, usually of lower degree.
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Chapter 6: Q 57E (page 573)
What does it mean to say a polynomial is in factored form?
The factored form of a polynomial means it is written as a product of its factors. The factors are also polynomials, usually of lower degree.
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Factor completely using trial and error:
In the following exercises, factor the greatest common factor from each polynomial.
Factor by Grouping In the following exercises, factor by grouping.
In the following exercises, factor completely using the sums and differences of cubes pattern, if possible.
In the following exercises, find the greatest common factor.
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