Factoring

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What is factoring in mathematics?

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

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The lengths of the rectangle are (x + 2)(x + 6).

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(2x + 1)(x - 2).

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(x - 4)(x + 4).

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What is the first step when factoring polynomials?

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Find the GCF (Greatest Common Factor).

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(x + 5)(x - 5).

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What does GCF stand for in factoring?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, which is the largest factor that divides all terms in a polynomial.

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What is a prime polynomial?

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A prime polynomial is a polynomial that cannot be factored into simpler polynomials with integer coefficients.

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What is the difference between factoring and expanding?

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Factoring is breaking down an expression into products, while expanding is multiplying out the factors to get the original expression.

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(x + 2)(x + 3).