In this lesson, you will develop two different methods to factor special polynomials. While these polynomials can be factored using the methods from the previous lesson, these special cases allow for a more streamlined approach to factoring. One important skill that you will develop is the ability to recognize when you have a polynomial that fits into these special cases.
When you finish this lesson, you will be able to:
- Factor perfect square trinomials.
- Factor differences of squares.
Here are the activities that will help you reach those goals:
- 6.6.1: Identifying Perfect Square Trinomials
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6.6.2: Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials
- 6.6.2: Self Check
- 6.6.2: Additional Resources
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6.6.3: Factoring the Difference of Squares
- 6.6.3: Self Check
- 6.6.3: Additional Resources
- 6.6.4: Sorting Polynomials by Factoring Methods
After that, you’ll practice and review.
- 6.6.5: Practice
- 6.6.6: Lesson Summary