Factor Polynomials (Order 3) - By Grouping, Common Factors to Order 2 Factors, Coefficient 1 (True/False)

Level 1

This topic focuses on practicing factoring polynomials of order 3 by recognizing and utilizing common factors and grouping. It incorporates a true/false format to assess the correctness of a polynomial factoring step. This is part of a broader introduction to higher order polynomial factoring. The skills involved include identifying common factors, using algebraic manipulations to simplify expressions, and evaluating the accuracy of factoring processes. Each problem presents a polynomial expression and asks whether the provided factoring step is correct, contributing to a foundational understanding of polynomial algebra.

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Factor Polynomials (Order 3) - By Grouping, Common Factors to Order 2 Factors, Coefficient 1 (True/False)


Is this factoring step correct?

w2(w+9)+6(w+9)=(w+9)(w2+6)w^2(w + 9) + 6(w + 9)\\=(w + 9)(w^2 + 6)

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