Using more than one of the rules for exponents to simplify expressions written with parentheses.
Using the FOIL method to multiply two binomials. FOIL suggests the order, by position, in which terms should be multiplied: first, outer, inner, last.
The definition of like terms in an algebraic expression. Identifying terms that are and are not like terms.
Demonstration of factoring a polynomial with no like terms: 14n 35p,
Simplifying a radical expression that has no common radical factor using subtraction.
Practice factoring: 10b2c4d - 6b3c4d2
Exercises in identifying like terms.
Practice factoring: 7x2y2 4xy2 - 8x2y
Using the distributive law to factor the polynomial 18x - 12y is demonstrated.
Practice factoring: 2la5b7 — 7a4b6c