Chapter 3 Flashcardizz Practice

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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

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Factor the expression using GCF: 12x + 9

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3(4x + 3)

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How do you factor out the coefficient of a variable term?

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To factor out the coefficient, divide each term by the coefficient and express it as a product.

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Factor the expression using GCF: 8x + 40

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8(x + 5)

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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Use the Distributive Property: 2(x + 3)

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2x + 6

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and performing operations.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value, often denoted by letters like x or y.