Factoring Expressions

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What is factoring in mathematics?

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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 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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Factor completely: 16 + 24x

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8(2 + 3x)

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Factor: 12x - 20

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4(3x - 5)

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Factor completely: 10 + 15p

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5(2 + 3p)

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Factor completely: 12 - 4b

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4(3 - b)

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Factor: 4x + 30

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2(2x + 15)

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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To factor an expression means to express it as a product of its factors.

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How do you find the GCF of 12 and 16?

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The GCF of 12 and 16 is 4.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with two terms.