# Factoring

## General Strategy for Factoring Polynomials


### Recognize and Use the Appropriate Method to Factor a Polynomial Completely

You have now become acquainted with all the methods of factoring that you will need in this course. (In your next algebra course, more methods will be added to your repertoire.) The figure below summarizes all the factoring methods we have covered.  outlines a strategy you should use when factoring polynomials.
Remember, a polynomial is completely factored if, other than monomials, its factors are prime!

### Key Concepts

1. General Strategy for Factoring Polynomials See 
2. How to Factor Polynomials



### Practice Makes Perfect

Recognize and Use the Appropriate Method to Factor a Polynomial Completely
In the following exercises, factor completely.

### Everyday Math


### Writing Exercises


### Self Check

ⓐ After completing the exercises, use this checklist to evaluate your mastery of the objectives of this section.
ⓑ Overall, after looking at the checklist, do you think you are well-prepared for the next section? Why or why not?