High School Algebra - Factoring: Tutoring Solution - Videos & Lessons

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The Factoring chapter of this High School Algebra I Tutoring Solution is a flexible and affordable path to learning about factoring. These simple and fun video lessons are each about five minutes long and they teach all of the operations involving factoring required in a typical high school algebra I course.

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This chapter of our high school algebra I tutoring solution will benefit any student who is trying to learn factoring and earn better grades. This resource can help students including those who:

Struggle with understanding how to find the prime factorization of a number or equivalent fraction expressions, use fraction notation, factor out variables, factor by grouping or any other factoring topic
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Find themselves failing or close to failing their factoring unit
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Learning Objectives

Define factoring and understand why it is used in algebra.
Determine the prime factorization of a number.
Find the least common multiple using prime factorization.
Learn how to find equivalent fraction expressions.
Use fraction notation to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Understand how to factor out variables.
Combine variables and numbers when factoring.
Use division to reduce fractions and make factoring easier.
Describe the steps required for factoring by grouping.

9 Lessons in Chapter 16: High School Algebra - Factoring: Tutoring Solution

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1. What is Factoring in Algebra? - Definition & Example

Factoring with ordinary numbers involves knowing that 6 is the product of 2 and 3. But what about factoring in algebra? In this lesson, we'll learn the essential elements of algebra factoring.

2. How to Find the Prime Factorization of a Number

The prime factorization of a number involves breaking that number down to its smallest parts. This lesson will show you two different ways to discover the prime factorization of any number.

3. Using Prime Factorizations to Find the Least Common Multiples

Finding the least common multiple can seem like a lot of work. But we can use prime factorization as a shortcut. Find out how and practice finding least common multiples in this lesson.

4. Equivalent Expressions and Fraction Notation

Did you know that two fractions can look completely different, but actually be the same? In this lesson, we'll learn about equivalent fractions. We'll also learn to simplify fraction notation.

5. Using Fraction Notation: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division

How do we add, subtract, multiply or divide with fractions? In this lesson, we'll learn how to use fraction notation correctly no matter what operation we're completing.

6. Factoring Out Variables: Instructions & Examples

Let's find the factors. In this lesson, we'll learn how to factor out numbers or variables from an expression. We'll even learn how to factor variables with exponents.

7. Combining Numbers and Variables When Factoring

With an expression, you know how to factor out a number, and you know how to factor out a variable. In this lesson, we'll learn how to factor out combined numbers and variables.

8. Transforming Factoring Into A Division Problem

Watch this video lesson to learn how you can factor a problem by turning it into a division problem. Learn how this actually helps you to factor and keep your numbers straight.

9. Factoring By Grouping: Steps, Verification & Examples

How do you factor an expression if all the terms don't share a common factor? Grouping! In this lesson, we'll learn how to use grouping to help factor expressions.

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