Given a quadratic equation, the student will solve the equation by factoring, completing the square, or by using the quadratic formula.

This CoolMath resource provides a review of factoring polynomials and an introduction to factoring exponents that are fractions.

This section expands on the process of factoring to certain types of polynomials. In particular, it investigates how to find the sum and difference of cubed numbers and terms, and it will use volume of cubes to model this process.

S.O.S. Math provides information, including examples, on factoring over the complex numbers.

This is an algebra tiles lesson in factoring polynomials. The link found a the bottom of the page links to an index of over two hundred lesson plans in various mathematical topics.

A wealth of material to supplement classroom instruction on factoring of polynomials. Lessons offer methods and guidelines for factoring as well as examples; practice exercises allow students to begin testing their factoring skills; and...

The resource examines the algebra topic of solving equations. Students view the tutorial to review how to solve by factoring. The lesson consists of the greatest common factor, difference between two squares, and trinomial techniques. An...

The process of factoring is essential to the simplification of many algebraic expressions and is a useful tool in solving higher degree equations. In fact, the process of factoring is so important that very little of algebra beyond this...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to factor quadratic expressions.

Several examples are presented to demonstrate how to factor a polynomial that is a difference of two squares. The online worksheet helps for extra practice.

Gain an understanding of how to factor polynomials by viewing examples and a video lesson.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson, students are finding complex roots of polynomials and applications of the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. Students examine guided notes, review...

Demonstrates how to use the formula for finding the differences of squares, and warns against trying to factor a sum of squares.

All equations are composed of polynomials. If you know how to solve equations containing polynomials of the first degree, then you can solve equations of higher degree. One way to solve a polynomial equation is to use the zero-product...

Explains the reasoning and methodology for the process of numerically approximating the zeroes of a non solvable polynomial.

In this mini-lesson, learn how to find the square root of 98 using various methods.

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.