Factoring Polynomial Functions
Factoring is writing an expression as a product of factors. For example, we can write 10 as (5)(2), where 5 and 2 are called factors of 10. We can also do this with polynomial expressions, there are different ways to do the factorization process, in this section we will remember the basic factorization methods
Factor out the GCF of a polynomial.
The GCF for a polynomial is the largest monomial that divides (is a factor of) each term of the polynomial.
Step 1: Identify the GCF of the polynomial.
Step 2: Divide the GCF out of every term of the polynomial.
Learn more about factoring polynomial functions by reading the explanation below.
Factoring Polynomial Functions
Practice: Factor polynomial functions in the following exercises.