Factorization
Write expressions as products using common factors and special products, and check by expanding.
Meaning
Factorization rewrites a polynomial sum as a product of factors. Expansion checks it in the reverse direction.
Example
Practice for this concept
Scope and references
Topics
Common factors, reversing special products, different factorization forms
Learning goal
Write expressions as products using common factors and special products, and check by expanding.
Helpful background
Check products, expansions, and common factors.
Factorization
These ordinary choice questions provide limited practice in this concept. They do not establish independent solution, full-concept performance, or mastery.