Factoring - GCF

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What does GCF stand for in factoring?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, which is the largest factor that two or more numbers share.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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To find the GCF of two numbers, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor that appears in both lists.

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What is the GCF of 12 and 27?

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The GCF of 12 and 27 is 3.

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Factor the expression -9x + 33 using the GCF.

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The factored form is 3(-3x + 11).

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What is the GCF of the coefficients in the expression 9x + 45?

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The GCF of the coefficients 9 and 45 is 9.

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Factor the expression 12x - 40 using the GCF.

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The factored form is 4(3x - 10).

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Factor the expression 24x - 64 using the GCF.

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The factored form is 8(3x - 8).

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What is the first step in factoring an expression using the GCF?

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The first step is to identify the GCF of all the terms in the expression.

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Why is factoring using the GCF important in algebra?

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Factoring using the GCF simplifies expressions and makes solving equations easier.

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What is the GCF of the terms 15x^2 and 25x?

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The GCF of 15x^2 and 25x is 5x.