Factoring by Grouping with Multiple Variables (Example 1)

This factoring by grouping tutorial video explains an example of how to factor a trinomial with multiple variables using the grouping method. Factoring by grouping with multiple variables is no different than the usual factor by grouping. We show you how to split the middle term into two separate terms, so this factoring by grouping 3 terms problem is actually transformed into a factoring by grouping 4 terms problem. Once we regroup the middle term, we then complete this factor trinomials example using the method of grouping the 4 terms. Factoring trinomials by grouping is a common method and many of the other factoring methods are based on this method.
0:00 Turning 3 terms into 4 terms
2:13 Using the grouping method