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Dividing with Algebra [3/25/1996]
I need help factoring and reducing this problem: (3x-9)/(2x-6)=? and (x2+2xy)/ 3x+6y)=?

Explaining Algebra Concepts and FOIL [08/04/1998]
Some ideas for learning algebra that may help prevent frustration.

Factoring Examples [12/16/1996]
How do you factor x(x+1)(x-4) + 4(x+1)? (and other similar examples).

Factoring in the Face of the Quadratic Formula [02/25/2014]
A teen who already solves quadratics with the quadratic formula wonders why we bother learning to factor. Doctor Peterson outlines several motivations that make the skill worthwhile.

Factoring Polynomials [11/07/2001]

Factoring Polynomials [11/16/1994]
I need an easy method for understanding factoring polynomials, especially with exponents, and also quadratic equations.

Factoring Quadratics Without Guessing [05/28/2002]
When factoring quadratic equations, do you always have to use guess and check, or is there another way to do it?

Factoring Rules [6/28/1996]
Is there a clear set of factoring rules or procedures?

How to Factor [7/25/1996]

Solving for X [5/14/1996]
Please show me each step to solving X in the equation X^2 - 7X + 10 = 0.

Solving Quadratic Equations [2/15/1996]
A student asks for help in solving quadratic equations by factoring.

Two Methods of Factoring Quadratics [04/14/1998]
Could you describe how to factor quadratic trinomials?

What is Factoring? [01/17/1998]
How do you factor x^2 + 5x + 4 ?

Algebra: Factoring Fractions [07/30/1997]

Algebra for Equivalence [11/12/2011]

Are Binomial Factors Unique? [04/22/2003]
Let's say I factor x^2 - 5x + 6 into (x-2)(x-3). Is it possible that it could be factored another way as well, using numbers other than 2 and 3?

Cancelling Algebraic Fractions [11/11/2002]
I don't understand how to cancel algebraic fractions.


Difference between Two Cubes [11/09/2001]
Factoring a^3 - b^3.


Difference of Two Squares [09/04/2002]

The Discriminant of Quadratic Equations [08/06/1998]

Equations and Factoring [2/5/1996]

Factor 6x^2 + 12x [06/23/2003]
Factoring as finding things in common.

Factor and Multiply to Check [5/21/1996]
Is x to the second power plus 6x plus 5 factorable?

Factor and Simplify [4/10/1996]


Factoring [12/03/2001]

Factoring [9/5/1995]
How do I solve x^2+x-12 = 0?


Factor the given expression completely: 8 - t^3.

Factoring a Difference of Squares with Terms That Are Not Monomials [10/26/2008]
How can I factor something like (3x + 2)^2 - (x - 4)^2 using the formula for a difference of squares? I'm confused because the expressions being squared are not monomials.


Factoring Algebraic Expressions [6/15/1996]

Factoring and the Factor Theorem [09/28/1998]

Factoring an Equation [11/13/1995]
From 7y^3 + 14y^2 - 7y, I can factor out the 7y to get 7y(y^2 + 7y - 1). Can I factor any further?

Factoring an Equation [3/11/1996]
If you have the equation: x^2 * 2x+3 = 0, how do you factor it?

Factoring an Expression [8/5/1996]
How can I factor x^10+x+1?

Factoring another Equation [11/14/1995]
40y squared + yz - 6z squared?

Factoring a Quadratic Equation [05/13/1998]
Using prime factorization and FOIL method to solve y^2 + 2y - 35 = 0.

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