Factor: 12x2 - 17x 6
Practice factoring a trinomial with a negative middle term: 12x2 - 17x 6.
Simplifying by Adding or Subtracting Common Radical Factors
A new guideline for simplifying radicals is introduced: the terms in a fully-simplified radical expression must have no common radical factors. Simplifying a radical expression by adding or subtracting common radical factors is illustrated.
Multiplying First to Get a Perfect Square in the Radicand
Simplifying a radical by multiplying first to get a perfect square in the radicand.
Solving Systems of Equations Using the Elimination Method by Subtraction
Another way to eliminate terms that are additive inverses is by subtraction.
Simplifying to Find a Common Radical Factor
The process of simplifying to find a common radical factor is demonstrated.
Simplifying Radicals before Multiplying
Instances are demonstrated where simplifying radicals before multiplying are indicated.
Problems Involving the Multiplication of Monomials
Demonstration of how to multiply monomials.
Explanation of Like Terms
The definition of like terms in an algebraic expression. Identifying terms that are and are not like terms.
Factor 14n 35p
Demonstration of factoring a polynomial with no like terms: 14n 35p,
Exercises in Finding Like Terms
Exercises in identifying like terms.