Factoring Expressions

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What is factoring in mathematics?

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Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into simpler components, or factors, that when multiplied together give the original expression.

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What is the opposite of distributing in algebra?

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Factoring is the opposite of distributing.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Write in standard form: -5 + 2(1 + 3x)

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-3 + 6x

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Factor completely: 16 + 24x

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8(2 + 3x)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Factor: 4x + 30y

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2(2x + 15y)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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True or False? 2x + 6 = 2(x + 3)

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True

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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To factor an expression means to express it as a product of its factors.

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What is the standard form of a linear expression?

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The standard form of a linear expression is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers.

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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 factor that divides all terms in the expression and divide each term by this factor.

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What is the GCF of 16 and 24?

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The GCF of 16 and 24 is 8.