Factoring

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What is factoring in algebra?

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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 are the factors of 25x² - 81?

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(5x - 9)(5x + 9)

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How do you factor x² + 11x + 24?

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(x + 8)(x + 3)

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What is the factored form of x² - 9?

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(x + 3)(x - 3)

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How do you factor x² - 13x + 40 completely?

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(x - 5)(x - 8)

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What is the first step in factoring a polynomial?

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Look for a common factor in all terms.

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What is the difference of squares?

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The difference of squares is a² - b² = (a - b)(a + b).

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What is the factored form of 4b⁵ + 4b³ + 16b²?

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4b²(b³ + b + 4)