Special Products

Multiplying Polynomials 5: Difference of 2 Squares

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AecdR8wpIWM

Multiplying Polynomials 6: Squaring a Binominal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRonwACbTnc

Factoring 15a - Difference of 2 Squares

Covers the formula for the factoring the difference of two squares, including examples.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwqh9vq0sq8

Factoring 15b - Difference of 2 Squares part 2

Covers more involved factoring of difference of 2 squares.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY39ZW3_B14


Factoring 16 Sum of 2 squares is prime

Emphasizes that the sum of two perfect squares usually is non-factorable over the integers and is prime.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziWn6u5_i6g

Factoring 17-Perfect Square Trinomials

Shows how to recognize and factor Perfect Square Trinomials.

Added: April 27, 2009, 02:05 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdOgluTLBxQ

Factoring 18-Sum and Difference of 2 Cubes

Covers how to factor the Sum and Difference of 2 Cubes, including more complex problems.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icm6zjdOYek