This document provides instructions for factoring polynomials by grouping. It outlines a three step process: (1) split the polynomial into two parentheses, (2) factor the terms within each parenthesis, and (3) write the factored form combining like terms between parentheses. As an example, it shows factoring the polynomial 15a^3 + 20a^2 + 6a + 8 by first splitting it into (15a^3 + 20a^2) + (6a + 8), then factoring each term to get (5a^2 + 2)(3a + 4). The document concludes by hoping the reader learned the factoring by grouping process.

1. Factoring by
Grouping
By Julia K.

2. Step One
O First, you ‘split’ the problem into two
parentheses.
15a3+20a2+6a+8
(15a3+20a2)+(6a+8)

3. Step Two
O Factor the parenthesis equations:
(15a3+20a2)+(6a+8)
5a2(3a+4)+2(3a+4)

4. Step Three
O Write the FOIL-able form of the problem.
5a2(3a+4)+2(3a+4)
(5a2+2)(3a+4)
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5a2(3a+4)+2(3a+4)
(5a2+2)(3a+4)

5. I hope you learned!
O Thank you for watching!