This precalculus video tutorial provides a basic introduction into solving polynomial equations. It explains how to solve polynomial equations by factoring by grouping and factoring by substitution. It also contains plenty of examples and practice problems on solving polynomial equations using synthetic division. You need to know how to factor trinomials and how to factor the GCF. Factoring - Free Formula Sheet: Polynomials - More Video Lessons: Final Exam and Test Prep Videos: