The document discusses three methods for factoring expressions: 1) Factoring trinomials where a is not equal to 1 using the My Friend Does Math (MFDM) method of multiplying, factoring out, and dividing. 2) Factoring trinomials where a is equal to 1 using the diamond method. 3) Solving two perfect squares by factoring them using the formula (a-b)(a+b) and plugging the results into parentheses.

1. Factoring:Binomials; Perfect Squares &&; Trinomials ( :By; Yours Truly –Rosie :-*

2. Factoring a Trinomial: a not equal to 1To factor out a trinomial , where a is equal to one :( ax² +bx+c )You can use the method of MFDM( My Friend Does Math )First Multiply using the distributive property :3x²+x-2= x²+x-62. Then Factor Out.x²+x-6x(-6)3 -2 +(1)3. Then, Divide.x²+x-6(x+3) (x+2) 1 1= (x+3) (x+2)

3. Factoring a Trinomial w| a Equal To 1If a is Equal to 1 ; Then You Can Use The Diamond.EXAMPLE :x²+x-6x(-6)-3 2+( 1 )(x-3) (x+2)*Use the diamond to factor out the trinomial.

4. Solving Two Perfect SquaresTo Solve two perfect squares ; factor them out.&&; Plug Results into (Parenthesis)Formula: (a-b) (a+b)Example :4 - x² 2 . 2 x . X(2-x) (2+x)