Factoring Completely 1

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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 does it mean to factor completely?

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Factoring completely means breaking down an expression into its simplest factors, including all possible factors.

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What is the first step in factoring a polynomial?

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The first step is to look for a common factor in all terms of the polynomial.

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What is a common factor?

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A common factor is a number or expression that divides two or more numbers or expressions without leaving a remainder.

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What is the difference between factoring and expanding?

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Factoring is breaking down an expression into products, while expanding is multiplying out the factors to get the original expression.