Factor Polynomials (Order 3) - By Grouping, Order 2 Factors to Order 1 Factors, Coefficient 1

This math topic focuses on factoring third-order polynomials by grouping them into three binomial factors. Each third-order polynomial is initially presented as a product of a binomial and a second-order polynomial, and the task is to factor the second-order polynomial further. The problems are designed to help learners practice factoring polynomials into pairs of factors involving both positive and negative terms, honing skills in recognizing and applying different patterns of factoring, such as the difference of squares. Each question provides multiple-choice answers, allowing learners to select the correct factorization.

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