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Dividing with Algebra [3/25/1996]

I need help factoring and reducing this problem: (3x-9)/(2x-6)=? and (x2+2xy)/ 3x+6y)=?

Explaining Algebra Concepts and FOIL [08/04/1998]

Some ideas for learning algebra that may help prevent frustration.

Factoring Examples [12/16/1996]

How do you factor x(x+1)(x-4) + 4(x+1)? (and other similar examples).

Factoring Polynomials [11/07/2001]

Factoring polynomials like 12x^3y^9 + 20x^5y^4.

Factoring Polynomials [11/16/1994]

I need an easy method for understanding factoring polynomials, especially with exponents, and also quadratic equations.

Factoring Quadratics Without Guessing [05/28/2002]

When factoring quadratic equations, do you always have to use guess and check, or is there another way to do it?

Factoring Rules [6/28/1996]

Is there a clear set of factoring rules or procedures?

How to Factor [7/25/1996]

I have forgotten how to factor - could you give me an example and an explanation?

Solving for X [5/14/1996]

Please show me each step to solving X in the equation X^2 - 7X + 10 = 0.

Solving Quadratic Equations [2/15/1996]

A student asks for help in solving quadratic equations by factoring.

Two Methods of Factoring Quadratics [04/14/1998]

Could you describe how to factor quadratic trinomials?

What is Factoring? [01/17/1998]

How do you factor x^2 + 5x + 4 ?

Algebra: Factoring Fractions [07/30/1997]

Question: 8ab/4a2-b2 divided by 16b2/8a2-4ab.

Are Binomial Factors Unique? [04/22/2003]

Let's say I factor x^2 - 5x + 6 into (x-2)(x-3). Is it possible that it could be factored another way as well, using numbers other than 2 and 3?

Cancelling Algebraic Fractions [11/11/2002]

I don't understand how to cancel algebraic fractions.

Completing the Square: How Does it Work? [01/20/1999]

Can you explain why completing the square works? How exactly do you do it?

Difference between Two Cubes [11/09/2001]

Factoring a^3 - b^3.

Difference of Squares of Two Integers [7/2/1996]

Which positive integers can be written as the difference of the squares of two integers?

Difference of Two Squares [09/04/2002]

I understand how to get the difference of two squares but how would you get the equation when you have the answer?

The Discriminant of Quadratic Equations [08/06/1998]

Can you explain more about the discriminant, b^2 - 4ac? Why is it sometimes represented by a triangle (delta)?

Equations and Factoring [2/5/1996]

Solve. Identify all double roots: 2(r^2 + 1)=5r

Factor 6x^2 + 12x [06/23/2003]

Factoring as finding things in common.

Factor and Multiply to Check [5/21/1996]

Is x to the second power plus 6x plus 5 factorable?

Factor and Simplify [4/10/1996]

How would you simplify the following problem? (1/x^2- 1/y^2)/(1/x^2+2/xy+1/y^2)

Factor for X; Consecutive Odd Integers [01/19/1998]

(x-2)(x+3) = 6 : solve by factoring for x. Label your variables, write an equation, solve, label answers...

Factoring [12/03/2001]

This problem is giving me a hard time: 6x^2 + 31x + 5.

Factoring [9/5/1995]

How do I solve x^2+x-12 = 0?

Factoring 5x^2 + 2x -1 [01/22/2001]

I can't figure out how to factor this: 5x^2 + 2x -1. The best I can do is: (5x+1)^2 + 2(x-1).

Factoring 8 - t^3 [01/07/1998]

Factor the given expression completely: 8 - t^3.

Factoring a Difference of Squares with Terms That Are Not Monomials [10/26/2008]

How can I factor something like (3x + 2)^2 - (x - 4)^2 using the formula for a difference of squares? I'm confused because the expressions being squared are not monomials.

Factoring a Fifth-Degree Polynomial [08/15/2002]

Simplify: x^5+x^4-4x^3-4x^2 over x^5+4x^4+4x^3.

Factoring Algebraic Expressions [6/15/1996]

Factor (xy+1)(x+1)(y+1)+xy and ...

Factoring and the Factor Theorem [09/28/1998]

I need help factoring x^3 - x^2 + x - 2 = 4.

Factoring an Equation [11/13/1995]

From 7y^3 + 14y^2 - 7y, I can factor out the 7y to get 7y(y^2 + 7y - 1). Can I factor any further?

Factoring an Equation [3/11/1996]

If you have the equation: x^2 * 2x+3 = 0, how do you factor it?

Factoring an Expression [8/5/1996]

How can I factor x^10+x+1?

Factoring another Equation [11/14/1995]

40y squared + yz - 6z squared?

Factoring a Quadratic Equation [05/13/1998]

Using prime factorization and FOIL method to solve y^2 + 2y - 35 = 0.

Factoring a Quadratic with Fractions [10/08/1999]

How can I factor x^2 + (1/2)x + (1/16)?

Factoring a Sum of Squares [10/15/2005]

I do not understand why you cannot factor a sum of two squares, but you can factor a perfect square trinomial.

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