1. Factoring by Grouping

2. Factoring Flow Chart Is there a GCF ? 2 terms? 3 terms ? 4 terms ? Difference of 2 squares ? Yes factor Can you factor by grouping? No STO P How many terms? Split the Middle Is “a” = 1 ? Is a >1? Use target product target sum

3. Factor by Grouping 1.Splitting the problem up 2.Factor common monomials from each group using the GCF 3.Factor out the common binomial 4.Factor the difference of squares and GCF 5.Check

4. E XAMPLE 10 Factor Factor out GCF Group Terms Factor common monomials Factor out common binomial Factor the difference of squares none

5. E XAMPLE 11 Factor Factor out GCF Group Terms Factor common monomials Factor out common binomial Factor the difference of squares or check GCF

6. E XAMPLE 12 Factor Factor GCF Group Terms Factor common monomials Factor out common binomial Factor the difference of squares or check CGF none

7. E XAMPLE 13 Factor Factor GCF Group Terms Factor common monomials Factor out common binomial Factor the difference of squares or check GCF none