Factoring Polynomials with Greatest Common Factor

Learn how to factor polynomials by finding their greatest common factor in this interactive tutorial.
Resource ID#: 194566 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: polynomials, factoring, quadratics, binomials, trinomials, greatest common factor, factor, factor polynomial, algebra, mathematics, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Mathematics - Grades 9-12

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Aligned Access Points

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MA.912.AR.1.AP.8
Select a polynomial expression as a product of polynomials with integer coefficients over the real or complex number system.

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