Factoring Polynomials Practice

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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 share. It is used to simplify fractions and factor polynomials.

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How do you find the GCF of two terms?

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To find the GCF, identify the common factors of the terms and choose the largest one.

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Factor the polynomial using GCF: 8r³ + 16r²

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8r²(r + 2)

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What is the GCF of 28ab and 42b?

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14b

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Factor the polynomial using GCF: 8n³ + 2n²

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2n²(4n + 1)

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What is factoring by grouping?

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Factoring by grouping involves rearranging and grouping terms in a polynomial to factor it into simpler polynomials.

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Factor by grouping: 4p³ + 8p² + 3p + 6

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(4p² + 3)(p + 2)

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Factor by grouping: x³ - 4x² - 4x + 16

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(x - 4)(x² - 4)

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What is a polynomial?

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

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest exponent of its variable(s).