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Factoring by Grouping. Is there a GCF ?. Factoring Flow Chart. How many terms?. 2 terms?. 4 terms ?. 3 terms ?. Difference of 2 squares ?. Can you factor by grouping? . Is “a” = 1 ?. Is a >1?. No. Yes. Use target product target sum. factor. STOP. Split the Middle.
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Is there a GCF ? Factoring Flow Chart How many terms? 2 terms? 4 terms ? 3 terms ? Difference of 2 squares ? Can you factor by grouping? Is “a” = 1 ? Is a >1? No Yes Use target product target sum factor STOP Split the Middle
Factor by Grouping • Splitting the problem up • Factor common monomials from each group using the GCF • Factor out the common binomial • Factor the difference of squares and GCF • Check
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