Practice Factoring in Math

Use these practice problems to test your method after reviewing the concept explanation and worked examples.

Quick Recap

Rewriting an algebraic expression as a product of two or more simpler expressions that multiply to give the original.

Reverse distribution: instead of expanding (x+2)(x+3), you compress x^2 + 5x + 6 into the same product.

Example 1

easy
Factor x^2 + 7x + 12.

Example 2

medium
Factor 6x^2 + 11x + 3.

Example 3

easy
Factor x^2 - 16.

Example 4

medium
Factor 3x^2 - 12x.