Factoring by Grouping

In some cases there is not a GCF for ALL the terms in a polynomial.  If you have four terms with no GCF, then try factoring by grouping.

To factor a four term polynomial using grouping, follow the steps listed below:

Step 1: Group the first two terms together and then the last two terms together.

Step 2: Factor out a GCF from each separate binomial.

Step 3: Factor out the common binomial.

Find out more about factoring polynomials by grouping by reading the explanation below.

Factoring by Grouping

Practice: Recognize and factor a four terms polynomial by grouping in the following exercises.

Factoring by Grouping 1

Factoring by Grouping 2