Introduction to factoring

 

What is factoring?

• It is writting an expression using the things that we could multiply to make that expression.

• In simple words, it is the breaking down of an expression.

• We find what to multiply in order to create an expression.

• It is the opposite of expanding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Types of factoring

• Common factoring

• Factoring simple trinomials

• Factoring complex trinomials

• Perfect squares

• Difference of squares

 

 

These concepts will be thoroughly explained in this website!

 

We must factor an expression untill we reach a point that it is fully broken down, and we can not factor any more.

 

Before going to these advanced types of factoring, it is necessary to have knowledge about factoring simple numbers, such as factoring the numbers 4, 12, 24, etc. 

 

Useful site for learning how to factor-http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/factoring-quadratics.html

 

Utilize this video to learn about factoring simple numbers, and understanding the concept of factoring...