Developmental Mathematics
Chapter 11: Polynomials: Factoring

Using what we learned in the previous chapter, we will now learn how to factor polynomials.

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The downloadable and on-line exercises and review material found on this web site support your practice of how to factor polynomials.

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Now that you've practiced the basic operations on polynomials, go back to page 665, the first page of Chapter 11 of your Developmental Mathematics textbook and review the application of the ladder leaning against the house.

Here's your chance to explore the World Wide Web and practice your skills at the same time. What would the distance of the bottom of the ladder to the base of a building be if the ladder were leaning against a leaning building? Visit Web sites devoted to the Leaning Tower of Pisa to learn some interesting mathematical facts about this bell tower in Pisa, Italy.

After you've practiced and explored, don't forget to prepare for your upcoming Chapter Test. Work through the Chapter 11 Review and then check your answers. These free downloadable files are accessible by selecting the Chapter Review button at the top of this page.

Good luck!



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Table of Contents

Section 11.1 Introduction to Factoring
Section 11.2 Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient of 1
Section 11.3 Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient not equal to 1, Using FOIL
Section 11.4 Factoring Trinomials with a Leading Coefficient not equal to 1, Using Grouping
Section 11.5 Factoring Trinomial Squares and Differences of Squares
Section 11.6 Factoring: A General Strategy
Section 11.7 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Section 11.8 Applications and Problem Solving