Factoring, Distributing & Combining Like Terms

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What is the numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression called?

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Coefficient

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What do you call an expression that contains at least one variable?

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Algebraic expression

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What is the result of expanding the expression 5(x + 2)?

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5x + 10

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How do you factor the expression 14r - 8?

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2(7r - 4)

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What is the completely factored form of -3x - 15?

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-3(x + 5)

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What is the process of rewriting an expression as a product of its factors called?

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Factoring

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What is the distributive property?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac

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What does it mean to combine like terms in an algebraic expression?

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To simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the first step in factoring a polynomial expression?

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Look for the greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the difference between a monomial and a polynomial?

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A monomial is a single term, while a polynomial is a sum of two or more terms.