5280 Math
Polygon Polynomials
Patterns in polygons lead to patterns in polynomials. Presented with a series of polygons, individuals create polynomial expressions to represent their patterns. The algebra project consists of nine problems that incorporate polynomial...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Greatest Common Factor 2
Twenty-four problems present a variety of problems working with finding the greatest common factor and finding prime factorizations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Gcf and Factoring by Grouping
Excellent tutorial on GCF of polynomials, including examples and step-by-step instruction on factoring.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Factoring Polynomials by Finding the Gcf
This WebMath online tool is useful for factoring polynomials by finding the greatest common factor. Simply plug the numbers in and you are on your way!
Wyzant
Wyzant: Factoring a Gcf From an Expression
This tutorial demonstrates how to factor the GCF out of a polynomial expression. An online worksheet is provided for extra practice.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Finding a Gcf
In this lesson from WyzAnt, students learn how to find the greatest common factor (GCF) for numbers and expressions. There are practice problems and a GCF calculator for assistance.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Common Factor
Here is a site that thoroughly explains many topics related to factoring out the greatest common factor from a sum or a polynomial expression. There are example problems, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student...
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Factoring Polynomials
This site from the University of Saskatchewan provides an explanation of factoring by grouping, greatest common factor, perfect squares, and difference of squares. Higher degree polynomials factored as well. Some examples provided along...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Common Factor & Difference of Squares
These easy to follow examples demonstrate how to factor algebraic expression using GCF and difference of squares.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Factoring Polynomials
Several types of factoring are covered in this article, including common factors, grouping, special factors, and completing the square. The examples include detailed explanations of the factoring process.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Factoring and Fractions
Polynomials are the focus of these lessons, concentrating on factoring and special products to work with rational expressions. Interactive tools of Live Math and Scientific Notebook are used to provide animated solutions to the examples....
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Steps for Factoring Trinomials
Ever have trouble knowing where to start factoring? This summary gives steps for how to factor and tips on what to look for in the quadratics.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Factoring Calculator
The calculator factors expressions by expanding and combining like terms, dividing a greatest common factor, and identifying between two squares or factorable trinomials. An example expression and quick-start guide are included.