3.4 Flashcardizz Practice

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What is the GCF (Greatest Common Factor)?

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

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Factor the expression using GCF: 5x + 20

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5(x + 4)

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Factor the expression using GCF: 4x + 30y

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2(2x + 15y)

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Factor out the coefficient of the variable: 1.5a - 7.5

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1.5(a - 5)

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Factor out the coefficient of the variable: 1.2k + 3.6

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1.2(k + 3)

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Factor the expression using GCF: 15x + 12

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3(5x + 4)

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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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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic expression.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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To find the GCF, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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

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Identify the GCF of all the terms in the expression.