Factor Expressions

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What is factoring in algebra?

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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 greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest factor that two or more numbers have in common.

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Factor: 12x + 9

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3(4x + 3)

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Can the expression 7x + 48y be factored?

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No, it can't be factored.

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Factor Completely: -9u - 81

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-9(u + 9)

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Factor Completely: 16w + 80m

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16(w + 5m)

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Factor Completely: 12 - 4b

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4(3 - b)

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What does it mean to factor completely?

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Factoring completely means breaking down an expression into its simplest factors, with no further factoring possible.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms.

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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.