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: 6x - 3

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3(2x - 1)

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Factor out the variable coefficient in: 1.5a - 7.5

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a - 5

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Factor 12x - 20

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4(3x - 5)

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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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Factor: 17xy - x

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x(17y - 1)

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Factor: 24x - 36xy + 48y

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12(2x - 3xy + 4y)

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with two terms.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with three terms.