Factor by Grouping

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What is Factor by Grouping?

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Factor by Grouping is a method used to factor polynomials by grouping terms with common factors together.

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What is the first step in Factor by Grouping?

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The first step is to group the terms of the polynomial into pairs or sets that have common factors.

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How do you identify common factors in a polynomial?

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Look for the greatest common factor (GCF) in each group of terms.

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What is the purpose of factoring a polynomial?

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Factoring a polynomial simplifies it and can help in solving equations or finding roots.

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(r^2 + 6)(7r - 8)

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(5x^2 + 1)(4x - 5)

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(x - 4)(x^2 - 4)