Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Factoring: Some Special Cases
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.
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Factorization Using Difference of Squares
[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.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Factoring the Difference of Two Perfect Squares
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.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Algebra 1: Semester Ii: Polynomials
A learning module through which students learn about polynomials including scientific notation, adding and subtracting polynomials, multiplying polynomials, factors and greatest common factor, factoring trinomials, and special factors.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 1: Special Products of Polynomials
Gain an understanding of special products of polynomials by viewing examples and a video lesson. [1:19]
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Factor Using the Difference of Two Squares
Students watch an online tutorial on the concept of factoring using the difference of two squares . After watching, students test their knowledge by attempting ten practice problems that increase or decrease in difficulty based on their...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Factor Polynomials Using Structure
Factor complex polynomials (i.e. polynomials of various degrees and or with two variables) using special product factorization methods. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Factor Polynomials Using Special Products
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers factoring perfect square trinomials and the difference of squares.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Special Products
Several special products are presented here, including expressions with two variables, squaring binomials and trinomials, and products involving cubes.
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.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Difference of Squares Intro
Factor quadratic expressions into the special products of the general form (x+a)(x-a). Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Factoring and Fractions
Polynomials are the focus of these lessons, concentrating on factoring and special products to work with rational expressions. Interactive tools of Live Math and Scientific Notebook are used to provide animated solutions to the examples....
Purple Math
Purplemath: Special Factoring: Differences of Squares
Demonstrates how to use the formula for finding the differences of squares, and warns against trying to factor a sum of squares.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Algebra
This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: The Sum and Difference of Cubes
The method to factor sums and differences of perfect cubes is presented along with an example and several exercises to use for practice.