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Name:_____________ Factoring Challenge!

Factoring Methods We have learned:


Difference of Squares Perfect Square Trinomial Common Factors
2
Factoring by grouping x + bx + c ax2 + bx + c
When faced with a factoring problem in what order should you apply the
above strategies? Discuss the questions below with a partner to help you
decide.
a) x2 + x – 132 b) 16x2 – 88x + 121 c) -18x4 + 32x2

d) x5y + x2y3 – x3y3 – y5 e) 81z4 – 625 f) 15x2 – 19x – 8

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