CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Factoring Polynomials Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review factoring polynomials. Examples are included.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
This CoolMath resource will help students solve quadratic equations by factoring.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Pre Calculus Freaky Factoring
This CoolMath resource provides a review of factoring polynomials and an introduction to factoring exponents that are fractions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Factor Polynomials: Common Factor
Practice factoring polynomials with a common factor.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Factorize
With this activity, you can visually explore the concept of factors by creating rectangular arrays. The length and width of the array are factors of your number.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Perfect Squares
Factor quadratic expressions of the general perfect square forms: (ax)^2+2abx+b^2 or (ax)^2-2abx+b^2. The factored expressions have the general forms (ax+b)^2 or (ax-b)^2.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Factor Polynomials: Quadratic Methods (Challenge)
Factor 'advanced' polynomials (i.e. polynomials of various degrees and or with two variables) using quadratic factorization methods.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Factor Polynomials: Quadratic Methods
Factor polynomials that can be factored as the product of a monomial and a quadratic expression, then further factor the quadratic expression.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Factor Polynomials Using Structure
Factor 'advanced' polynomials (i.e. polynomials of various degrees and or with two variables) using special product factorization methods.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Difference of Squares
Factor quadratic expressions of the general difference of squares form: (ax)^2-b^2. The factored expressions have the general form (ax+b)(ax-b).
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Zeros of Polynomials (With Factoring)
Use various methods in order to find all the zeros of polynomial expressions or functions using this five-question quiz.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Factoring Polynomials
Several types of factoring are covered in this article, including common factors, grouping, special factors, and completing the square. The examples include detailed explanations of the factoring process.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Factoring Polynomials
A detailed description of how to factor several types of polynomials is presented. Examples are provided to demonstrate the process.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Factor by Grouping
Factor a quadratic by group the terms. This resource demonstrates the procedure, then gives and explanation on why this process works.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Steps for Factoring Trinomials
Ever have trouble knowing where to start factoring? This summary gives steps for how to factor and tips on what to look for in the quadratics.
Math Notes and Math Tests
Pre Calculus Notes: Factoring Polynomials Problems [Pdf]
The resource consists of problems that practice factoring. Solutions are included.
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Polynomials and Roots
This site, which is given by the University of Saskatchewan, provides a general overview of polynomials and roots. Examples and exercises are included.
Other
Interactive Algebra: Factoring, Lesson 2 1
An interactive solver allows you to factor quadratic polynomials. The solver provides hints to help you factor before seeing the answer. Note: These quadratics have a leading coefficient of 1.
Other
Interactive Algebra: Factoring With Negatives
These randomly generated polynomials allow you practice factoring. Some of the polynomials contain leading coefficients that are negative. Hints are available when needed and, when ready, you can check your answer.
Other
Interactive Algebra: Factoring Helper
This interactive site allows you to enter a quadratic expression and work through the steps of factoring. Hints and the answer are available to help with the process.
Other
Interactive Algebra
This interactive site allows you to practice several algebraic concepts, including solving equations, factoring, and graphing. Problems are randomly generated and allow unlimited practice. Each link contains buttons that allow you to get...
Other
Interactive Algebra: Factoring, Lesson 2 2
Practice factoring trinomials with these randomly generated problems. Stuck on finding the right factors? Hints are available, as well as the answer. Continue practicing until you feel comfortable factoring.