Factoring Binomials

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Define factoring in algebra.

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Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into a product of simpler expressions, called factors, that when multiplied together give the original expression.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that contains exactly two terms, which can be separated by a plus or minus sign.

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(x - 3)(x + 3) - This is a difference of squares.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest factor that two or more numbers share. It is used in factoring to simplify expressions.

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2x(x + 4) - Factoring out the GCF, which is 2x.

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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(x + 2)(x + 3) - This is a trinomial that factors into two binomials.

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What is the difference of squares?

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(x - 4)(x + 4) - This is an example of the difference of squares.

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What is a trinomial?

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