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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Factoring Trinomials

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains factoring trinomials, including those with leading coefficient other than 1. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Factorization of Quadratic Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers factoring quadratics when the leading coefficient is not one. Students can watch a video on factoring and then practice by attempting the problems...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Combine polynomial factoring techniques to completely factor polynomials.
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

For Students 9th - 10th
This CoolMath resource will help students solve quadratic equations by factoring.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Factoring

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation of factoring. Several examples are given and clearly explained.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Trigonometry: Trigonometric Equations Using Factoring

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examples of solving trigonometric equations using factoring.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Factorization Using Difference of Squares

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor the difference of two squares and perfect square trinomials and solve quadratic polynomial equations by factoring.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Factoring Trinomials and Expanding Binomial X Binomial

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity uses CAS(TI-89) to investigate patterns in factoring and expanding. Through the patterning, students construct their alegebraic knowledge on factoring and expanding, rather than be given a set of rules to follow
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Saskatchewan provides an explanation of factoring by grouping, greatest common factor, perfect squares, and difference of squares. Higher degree polynomials factored as well. Some examples provided along...
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Homeschool Math

Homeschool Math: Prime Factorization

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
This site contains a free lesson on Prime Factorization in which students learn by doing practice problems.
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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Factoring: Some Special Cases

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson, special cases of factoring are described, including perfect squares, difference of squares, and difference and sum of cubes. Exercises with answers included.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Gcf and Factoring by Grouping

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent tutorial on GCF of polynomials, including examples and step-by-step instruction on factoring.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Factoring the Difference of Two Perfect Squares

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn the trick to factoring when the polynomial is a difference of two perfect squares. The site contains examples that are easy to follow.
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Other

The Math Center: Advice for Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a general resource on how to factor any polynomial. It reads like a flow chart on the decision-making process. Contains information about factoring polynomials with two, three, or four terms.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems: Factoring

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice using your graphing calculator for solving exponent problems and factoring polynomials. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each problem.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Factoring Polynomials by Grouping

For Students 9th - 10th
Twenty-five problems on factoring polynomials by grouping. To review the basics on this topic, click the "View Lesson" button at the top.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Mathopolis: Factoring Quiz

For Students 7th - 8th
Practice factoring polynomials in this self-correcting quiz. A help page is available for further study.
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Handout
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Factoring Over the Complex Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
S.O.S. Math provides information, including examples, on factoring over the complex numbers.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Web Math: Factoring Polynomials by Finding the Gcf

For Students 9th - 10th
This WebMath online tool is useful for factoring polynomials by finding the greatest common factor. Simply plug the numbers in and you are on your way!
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Problems by Factoring

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Apply quadratic factoring techniques to solve real-world problems.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2 Prime Factorization

For Students 6th - 8th
Use Glencoe's Math Course 2 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of prime factorization. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the...
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Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Mathworld: Prime Factorization

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a wonderful explanation of prime factorization including a very helpful table in understanding prime decomposition. Look further down the page to get information on Gaussian primes.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Review Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A wealth of material to supplement classroom instruction on factoring of polynomials. Lessons offer methods and guidelines for factoring as well as examples; practice exercises allow students to begin testing their factoring skills; and...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
This page includes a tutorial which teaches you how to find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of a polynomial, factor out the GCF of a polynomial, factor a polynomial with four terms by grouping, factor trinomials, and factor a difference...

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