Chapter 8 Algebra

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What is factoring in algebra?

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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 Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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

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How do you factor by grouping?

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To factor by grouping, you group terms with common factors, factor out the GCF from each group, and then factor out the common binomial factor.

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What is a binomial?

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What is a polynomial?

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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, which cannot be factored further.

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What is the difference of squares?

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