Factoring Expressions

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What is factoring in mathematics?

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Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into a product of simpler expressions, called factors.

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What is the factored form of 5x - 25?

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5(x - 5)

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How do you factor out the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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Identify the largest factor that divides all terms in the expression and factor it out.

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What is the factored form of -9y - 12y² - 18?

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-3(3y + 4y² + 6)

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What is the factored form of 4xy + 14x²y?

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2xy(2 + 7x)

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What is the factored form of 8xy - 16y + 27x²y?

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y(8x - 16 + 27x²)