Factoring by Special Cases
This page is to show how to factor when a binomial or trinomial falls into a special case.
How to recognize if a binomial or trinomial are a special case.
Starting with the binomial. If it is a binomial we focus on the "difference of perfect squares" Here is a video from Khan Academy to help.
How to recognize if a binomial or trinomial are a special case.
Starting with the binomial. If it is a binomial we focus on the "difference of perfect squares" Here is a video from Khan Academy to help.
This is a great time saver. However if you are not understanding it then just use the AC method and for your middle term put in "0x" or whatever variable that is being used.
The other type is perfect square trinomials.
Again we are going to use Khan Academy to work through this.
The other type is perfect square trinomials.
Again we are going to use Khan Academy to work through this.
Here is the worksheet for your homework. You need to do all the odd.
**You do not have to worry about any problem whose degree is above 2.
**You do not have to worry about any problem whose degree is above 2.