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What does GCF stand for in mathematics?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, which is the largest positive integer that divides each of the given integers without leaving a remainder.

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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 18?

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The GCF of 12 and 18 is 6.

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What is the GCF of 24 and 36?

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The GCF of 24 and 36 is 12.

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What is the first step in factoring an expression like w^3 + 3w?

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The first step is to identify the common factor in the terms, which in this case is 'w'.

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What is the factored form of w^5 - w^3?

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The factored form is w^3(w^2 - 1).

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What is the significance of factoring in solving polynomial equations?

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Factoring allows us to simplify polynomial equations, making it easier to find their roots or solutions.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

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What are the factors of 12?

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The factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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How do you factor the expression x^2 - 5x?

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You can factor it by taking out the common factor 'x', resulting in x(x - 5).

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What is the GCF of the coefficients in the expression 24c^5 - 12c^3?

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The GCF of the coefficients 24 and 12 is 12.