Factor Expressions

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCF of two monomials?

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To find the GCF of two monomials, identify the common factors in their coefficients and variables, taking the lowest power for each variable.

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is an algebraic expression that consists of a single term, which can be a number, a variable, or a product of numbers and variables.

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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 (factors) that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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Factor the expression: 12x - 20

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4(3x - 5)

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What is the GCF of 18k and 15k^3?

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3k

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What is the GCF of a^2b^5 and a^3b^3?

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a^2b^3

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Determine the GCF of -5j^3k^7m^2 and -20jk^2m^5.

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-5jk^2m^2

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Can the expression 7x + 48y be factored?

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No, it can't be factored.

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What is the GCF of 24 and 36?

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12