4.9 - Factoring Review

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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, or factors, that when multiplied together give the original expression.

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(x + 3)(x - 3) - This is an example of the difference of squares.

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(x + 2)(x + 3) - This is a quadratic trinomial.

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The GCF is 10x.

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(5x + 6)(5x - 6) - This is an example of the difference of squares.

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(x + 9)(x + 9) - This is a perfect square trinomial.

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x(x + 5)(x - 3) - Factor out the common term first.

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What is a perfect square trinomial?

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(x + 2)(x - 2) - This is another example of the difference of squares.

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(x + 2)(x + 5) - Look for two numbers that multiply to 10 and add to 7.