One area from this weeks readings is factoring polynomials.

I am most comfortable with this section because it explains step by step how to factor a polynomial. I have never factored polynomials before this class; so I always go back to the example written in the text. If it were not for the examples and explanations written in the text; I would have no idea what I was doing. Using what I know about this area; some great discussion questions would be: Did you know, jobs that use algebraic polynomial equations include computer science, physics, health care and education? For each type of polynomial, list a factoring technique. Try factoring this polynomial: 30x5 166x4 542x3 + 2838x2 + 1520x 800