1. Factoring:Binomials; Perfect Squares &&; Trinomials ( : By; Yours Truly – Rosie :-*

2. Factoring a Trinomial: a not equal to 1 To factor out a trinomial , where a is equal to one : ( ax² +bx+c ) You can use the method of MFDM ( My Friend Does Math ) First Multiply using the distributive property : 3x²+x-2= x²+x-6 2. Then Factor Out. x²+x-6 x(-6) 3 -2 +(1) 3. Then, Divide. x²+x-6 (x+3) (x+2) 1 1 = (x+3) (x+2)

3. Factoring a Trinomial w| a Equal To 1 If a is Equal to 1 ; Then You Can Use The Diamond. EXAMPLE : x²+x-6 x(-6) -3 2 +( 1 ) (x-3) (x+2) *Use the diamond to factor out the trinomial.

4. Solving Two Perfect Squares To Solve two perfect squares ; factor them out. &&; Plug Results into (Parenthesis) Formula: (a-b) (a+b) Example : 4 - x² 2 . 2 x . X (2-x) (2+x)