IXL - Factor by grouping (Algebra 1 practice)

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Factor completely.

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If a polynomial has four terms, you may be able to factor by grouping. Once the terms are in standard order, factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) of the first two terms and the GCF of the second two terms. If the expressions in parentheses match, you can factor by grouping:

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Factor by grouping.

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Factor by grouping; the expressions in parentheses should match

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Factor by grouping; the expressions in parentheses should match

Apply the distributive property

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Apply the distributive property

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