01.15.2009 - By Papapodcasts
KEY CONCEPTS: This works only with 4 term polynomials STEPS: i.) Find a common factor from all 4 terms ii.) Group the first 2 terms and then the last 2 terms iii.) Find common factor from first group iv.) Find common factor from second group v.) Factor out the common factor (bracketed terms) vi.) Answer will be a set of binomials being multiplied together vii.) Check your answer by expanding your answer.