Factoring
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Why Factor
Factoring equations is an essintial part of problem solving. Applying number theory to products yields many results.
There are many ways to factor.
Difference of Squares
Simon's Trick
See Simon's Favorite Factoring Trick (This is not a recognized formula, please do not quote it on the USAMO or similar national proof contests)
Summing Series
Also, it is helpful to know how to sum Arithmetic Series and Geometric Series.
