Polynomial Factorization

Factorizing a mathematical polynomial expression of degree $ n $ means to express it as a product of polynomial factors.

Among the polynomial factorization's methods, the simplest is to recognize a remarkable identity. Remarkables identities also apply with polynomials

Another method is to try variable values like $ x = 0, 1, -1, 2, -2 $, which are sometimes the polynomials roots and allow you to find solutions quickly.

Method 1: Find remarkable identities.

Method 2: Calculate the roots of the polynomial, a second degree polynomial $ P $ having 2 roots $ a $ and $ b $ is factored $ P = (x-a) (x-b) $

Method 1: by knowing a root $ a $ of the polynomial $ p $ (possibly an obvious root), then the polynomial can be factored by $ (x−a) $, that is $ p = (x−a) \cdot q(x) $ avec $ q(x) $ a polynomial of degree 2 (factorization method above).

Method 2: knowing its 3 roots $ a, b, c $ then $ p = (x-a)(x-b)(x-c) $

Method 1: by finding/knowing a root $ a $ of the polynomial $ p $, then the polynomial can be factored by $ (x−a) $, that is $ p = (x−a) \cdot q(x) $ with $ q(x) $ a polynomial of degree $ n - 1 $. Reapply this method on the polynomial $ q $ iteratively.

Method 2: knowing all the roots $ a_1, a_2, a_3 \cdots \a_n $ then $ p = (x-a_1)(x-a_2)\cdots(x-a_n) $ (some roots can be identical)

Method 3: use the dCode solver at the top of this page.

Apply the method to factor a polynomial of degree $ n $ (above) or use the dCode solver at the top of this page.

A remarkable identity is an equality demonstrated between two mathematical terms, which is common enough to be detectable and usable without further demonstration. The best known are those used in factoring polynomials of degree 2:

$$ (a+b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2 $$

$$ (a-b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2 $$

$$ (a+b)(a-b)=a^2 - b^2 $$

Irreducible polynomials are polynomials which cannot be decomposed into a product of two non-constant polynomials.