Q 57E - Intermediate Algebra

Question

What does it mean to say a polynomial is in factored form?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The factored form of a polynomial means it is written as a product of its factors. The factors are also polynomials, usually of lower degree.

Step 1 Definition for factored form:

When the quadratic expression is a product of two factors where each one is a linear expression, this is called the factored form.

Step 2 Definition for Factors:

Factor, in mathematics, is a number or algebraic expression that divides another number or expression evenly (i.e)., with no remainder. 

The factored form of a polynomial means it is written as a product of its factors. The factors are also polynomials, usually of lower degree.