What is the first step when factoring a polynomial with four terms by grouping?

Group the terms into two pairs.

After factoring out common factors from each group, what must be true to proceed with factoring by grouping?

The binomial factors in each group must be identical.

Grade 10th Grade · Math · 90 min

I can factor polynomials with four terms by grouping.

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ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ Factor by Grouping - an easy to understand example

3 key concepts

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When factoring a polynomial with four terms, you can use the factor by grouping method.
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When grouping, identify the common factor within each group and factor it out.
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After factoring out the common factors from each group, factor out the common binomial to arrive at the final factored form.

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“Factor the polynomial x³ - 5x² + 4x - 20 by grouping. Show all steps.”

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