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Purple Math

Purplemath: Special Factoring: Differences of Squares

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Demonstrates how to use the formula for finding the differences of squares, and warns against trying to factor a sum of squares.
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

For Students 9th - 10th
Demonstrates how to solve quadratics using factoring (that is/the Zero-Product Property). Provides worked examples/and warnings about common mistakes.
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Solving Polynomials: How To

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Demonstrates the steps involved in solving a general polynomial, including how to use the Rational Roots Test and synthetic division. Points out when using a graphing calculator can be very helpful.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Funny Factorisation

For Students 6th - 9th
Learning exercise deals with factors and factorization.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Common Factor & Difference of Squares

For Students 9th - 10th
These easy to follow examples demonstrate how to factor algebraic expression using GCF and difference of squares.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Worksheet Index

For Students 9th - 10th
WyzAnt is a resource of many algebra worksheets. An answer key is available, or you can click on the problem to see the work. Topics include: basic algebra, simplifying, multiplication, exponents, order of operations, negative exponents,...
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Mathworld: Polynomial Factorization

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site discusses factoring of polynomials, giving a general definition, and many links to satisfy unfamiliar terminology. There are however very few examples.