Foundations - Factoring

Factoring is a foundational conept for all upper level math courses: Calculus is no exception. Be sure you understand all of the factoring methods listed below.

Factor Quadratics (x2 + bx + c)

When trying to factor a quadratic (with 3 terms) that has no number in front of the x2 term, you should use what we at hendermonger.com call the Multiply-Add Method.

Factor Quadratics (ax2 + bx + c)

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Factor Difference of squares (x2 - a2)

When trying to factor a quadratic that only has two terms with those two terms being subtracted, you should try to use the Difference of Squares Method.

Foundational Concepts

The following concepts are crucial in calculus, be sure you have a solid understanding of this material!

The 5 Step Plan