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Polynomials have a prime factored form just like numbers have a prime factored form.  In this lesson we'll practice prime factoring a polynomial.  First, you'll learn about the difference of two squares, a technique for factoring a special type of binomial.  Next, you'll practice factoring polynomials where more than one factoring technique is needed.

The difference of two squares

Grouping and the difference of two squares

Beginning to factor the GCF first

Factoring a GCF that contains -1

Extra practice 1

Extra practice 2