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?

m2(m−4)+8(m−4)=(m+4)(m2+8)m^2(m - 4) + 8(m - 4)\\=(m + 4)(m^2 + 8)

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