Factoring Review

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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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How do you factor by using GCF?

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To factor by GCF, identify the largest factor common to all terms and factor it out.

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Factor the expression: 8n^3 + 2n^2

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2n^2(4n + 1)

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What is factoring by grouping?

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Factoring by grouping involves rearranging and grouping terms to factor out common factors.

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Factor the expression: p^4 - 3p^3 - 16p^2 + 48p

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(p^3 - 16p)(p - 3)

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What is a polynomial?

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

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How do you find the GCF of two terms?

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List the factors of each term and identify the largest factor they share.

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Find the GCF of 28ab and 42b.

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14b

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What are the steps to factor a quadratic expression?

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1. Identify coefficients. 2. Find two numbers that multiply to ac and add to b. 3. Rewrite and factor.

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Factor the expression: x^2 + x - 6

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(x + 3)(x - 2)