Factorization

Topic: Algrebra

Breaking an expression into simpler expressions (factors) that multiply together.

Common Methods:

 

  • Common Factor:
    6x+3=3(2x+1)6x + 3 = 3(2x + 1)

  • Difference of Squares:
    a2−b2=(a−b)(a+b)a² - b² = (a - b)(a + b)

  • Trinomial Splitting:
    x2+5x+6=(x+2)(x+3)x² + 5x + 6 = (x + 2)(x + 3)