Factor by Grouping | Integrated Math 1

This factoring basics review, 7.5 Factor by Grouping, covers the most important starting steps for factoring polynomials. We begin by factoring out the greatest common factor, then move into factoring by grouping, including cases with common binomials and cases where it looks like nothing matches at first. This is a solid review of the core factoring patterns students need before moving on to more advanced factoring methods. 🔗 Visit www.clopensets.com for full class videos, guided notes, and printable worksheets that go along with this lesson. 🔗 ClopenSets shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Clopensets #education #maths #math #highschoolmath #highschool Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to factoring basics review 00:02 Factoring out a monomial first 00:43 Example: factor out 5x 00:56 Example: factor out 3a 01:29 Factoring out a common binomial 02:02 Why factoring out a 1 still matters 02:05 Factoring by grouping 02:12 Example: factor by grouping with common binomial 03:23 Example: factoring by grouping with negatives 04:10 Example: factoring by grouping when it looks like nothing is in common