Factoring

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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 12x - 8?

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4(3x - 2) is the factored form of 12x - 8.

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

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To factor out the GCF, identify the largest number that divides all terms and rewrite the expression as the GCF multiplied by the remaining terms.

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What is the GCF of 10 and 25?

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The GCF of 10 and 25 is 5.

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Factor the expression: 2x - 8

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2(x - 4) is the factored form of 2x - 8.

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What is the factored form of 10x + 25x?

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5x(2 + 5) is the factored form of 10x + 25x.

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How do you factor the expression 6m + 2n - 14?

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The factored form is 2(3m + n - 7).

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What is the factored form of 35y + 21?

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7(5y + 3) is the factored form of 35y + 21.

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What does it mean to factor a polynomial?

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Factoring a polynomial means rewriting it as a product of its factors, which can be simpler polynomials.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms.