Answer :
Answer:
Step 1: Check for common factors. If the terms have common factors, then factor out the greatest common factor (GCF).
Step 2: Determine the number of terms in the polynomial.
Factor four-term polynomials by grouping (either GCF of pairs, or binomial square then difference of squares).
Factor trinomials (3 terms) using “trial and error” or the AC method.
Possibly a Binomial Square, which has the form: a2+2ab+b2=(a+b)2
or a2−2ab+b2=(a−b)2
Factor binomials (2 terms) using the following special products:
Difference of squares: a2−b2=(a−b)(a+b)
Sum of squares: a2+b2
no general formula
Difference of cubes: a3−b3=(a−b)(a2+ab+b2)
Sum of cubes: a3+b3=(a+b)(a2−ab+b2)
If a binomial is both a difference of squares and a difference cubes, then first factor it as difference of squares. This will result in a more complete factorization.
Step 3: Look for factors that can be factored further.
Step 4: Check by multiplying.
Step-by-step explanation: