Learn to factor: common factors, difference of squares, perfect squares; quadratic trinomials with leading coefficient one; quadratic trinomials with leading coefficient not one; sum and difference of cubes and by grouping.
*All assignments are in Basic Technical Mathematics With Calculus 7th edition by Allyn J. Washington, 2000.
Method of Evaluation:
The unit test will be a pencil and paper quiz taken at your class site. The test will be administered by the instructor or by a proctor. Please see the course schedule for the exact time and date of the unit test.
Identify products of polynomials, perfect squares, difference of squares and cubes.
Factor out common factors. Recognize and factor difference of squares and factor completely.
Be able to factor four terms by grouping.
Be able to factor trinomials where the coefficient of squared term = 1 and coefficient of squared term 1.
Be able to recognize and factor sum and difference of cubes.
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