If you have a polynomial equation, put all terms on one side and 0 on the other. ... If you're solving an equation, you can throw away any common constant factor. But if you're factoring a polynomial, you must keep the common factor. Example: To solve 8x² + 16x + 8 = 0, you can divide left and right by the common factor 8.

Can you solve a polynomial?

When solving polynomials, you usually trying to figure out for which x-values y=0. Lower-degree polynomials will have zero, one or two real solutions, depending on whether they are linear polynomials or quadratic polynomials. These types of polynomials can be easily solved using basic algebra and factoring methods.

Why do we solve polynomials?

We factor polynomials because they give us points on their curve. These points allow us to analyze functions and solve equations for the values we need.