Factoring Polynomials

Question 1

what is the factoring pattern of a difference of squares

Answer 1

(a+b)(a-b)

Question 2

what is the sum of cubes

Answer 2

2 perfect cubes being added together

Question 3

what is a difference of cubes

Answer 3

2 perfect cubes being subtracted

Question 4

what is the factoring pattern for a sum or difference of cubes

Answer 4

a^3 + b^3= (a+-b)(a^2-+ab+b^2)

Question 5

when to use grouping

Answer 5

when there are four terms

Question 6

how do you recognize a difference of squares

Answer 6

a^2 - b^2