How to factor a 5-term 4th degree polynomial (factor by grouping)

Learn how to factor a 5-term polynomial x^4-4x^3+2x-11x+12 by grouping. We will also need to know how to factor a quadratic trinomial in the form of ax^2+bx+c and also the difference of two cubes. Factoring polynomials is crucial for solving polynomial equations for your algebra and precalculus classes. Check out different methods of factoring this 5-term polynomial below.

5 easy ways of factoring ax^2+bx+c    • 5 easy ways of factoring a trinomial ...  
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By rational zero theorem:    • How to factor a 5-term polynomial (ra...  
The double-cross method:    • How to factor a 5-term polynomial (th...  

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