Factoring Linear Expressions

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What is the GCF (Greatest Common Factor)?

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

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Find the GCF of 8 and 20.

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The GCF of 8 and 20 is 4.

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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Factoring an expression means to break it down into simpler expressions that can be multiplied together to get the original expression.

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Factor the expression: -8x - 10.

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-2(4x + 5)

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Factor the expression: 12x - 20.

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4(3x - 5)

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Can the expression 7x + 48y be factored?

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No, it cannot be factored.

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What is a linear expression?

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A linear expression is an algebraic expression in which the highest power of the variable is one.

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What is the first step in factoring a linear expression?

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Identify the GCF of the terms in the expression.

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Factor the expression: 15x + 25.

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5(3x + 5)