Factoring Expressions

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What is factoring in algebra?

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

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What is the standard form of an expression?

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The standard form of an expression is when it is written as a polynomial in descending order of the degree of its terms.

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Factor the expression: 12x - 20

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4(3x - 5)

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Factor the expression: 4x + 30y

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2(2x + 15y)

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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 removing parentheses.

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True or False: 2x + 6 = 2(x + 3)

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True

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents.

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Factor the expression: -5 + 2(1 + 3x)

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-3 + 6x

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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.