5.4 Flashcards
1
Q
Factor polynomials through common monomial factor
A
Take our biggest common factor then factor normally
2
Q
Special pattern a^3+b^3
A
(a+b)(a^2-ab+b^2)
3
Q
Special pattern a^3-b^3
A
(a-b)(a^2+ab+b^2)
4
Q
Factor polynomials through factor by Grouping
A
Separate the four parts into two and two like the cross factoring
5
Q
Factor polynomials in “quadratic form”
A
Take out greatest common factor then factor
6
Q
Solve a polynomial equation
Real number solutions of …
A
Set equal to zero
Factor
Then find zeros