Factoring Polynomials Review

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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, or factors, that when multiplied together give the original expression.

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What is the factored form of a polynomial?

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The factored form of a polynomial is an expression that is written as a product of its factors, which can be linear or quadratic expressions.

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What is the first step in factoring polynomials?

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The first step is to look for a common factor in all the terms of the polynomial and factor it out.

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How do you factor by grouping?

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To factor by grouping, divide the polynomial into groups, factor out the common factor from each group, and then factor out the common binomial factor.

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What is the difference of squares?

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What is the sum of cubes formula?

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What is the difference of cubes formula?

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is an algebraic expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents.

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What does it mean to factor completely?

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Factoring completely means breaking down a polynomial into its simplest factors, such that no further factoring is possible.