Distribute and 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 expressions, called factors.

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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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Factor: 10x + 15

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5(2x + 3)

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Factor: 12s + 18r

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6(2s + 3r)

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Factor: -21x + 35

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-7(3x - 5)

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What does it mean to distribute in mathematics?

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Distributing means to multiply a single term by each term inside a set of parentheses.

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Distribute: 2(4x - 7)

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8x - 14

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms.