Factoring

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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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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest factor that two or more numbers share. It is used in factoring to simplify expressions.

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What is a quadratic expression?

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What does it mean to factor completely?

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To factor completely means to break down an expression into its simplest factors, such that no further factoring is possible.

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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.

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What is a binomial?

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What is a trinomial?

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What is the difference of squares?

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