Distributive and Factoring Expressions

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Factor the expression: 6x + 20

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2(3x + 10)

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the GCF of 24 and 30?

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6

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Factor the expression: 16x + 32

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16(x + 2)

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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Factoring an expression means to break it down into simpler components (factors) that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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Factor the expression: 4(p - 6)

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4p - 24

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 5(a + 6)?

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5a + 30

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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List the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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What is the factored form of 12x + 36?

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12(x + 3)