EXPAND AND FACTOR LINEAR EXPRESSIONS

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 10x and 15?

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The GCF of 10x and 15 is 5.

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How do you factor the expression 10x + 15?

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10x + 15 = 5(2x + 3).

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the process of factoring a linear expression?

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To factor a linear expression, identify the GCF of the terms and express the linear expression as a product of the GCF and the remaining terms.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What does it mean to factor completely?

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Factoring completely means breaking down an expression into its simplest factors, ensuring no further factoring is possible.

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Factor the expression -3x - 15.

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-3x - 15 = -3(x + 5).

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of simplifying the expression 3(a + 5) + 2(a - 2)?

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The simplified expression is 5a + 11.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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How do you factor the expression 26s + 39?

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26s + 39 = 13(2s + 3).

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the factored form of 12r + 30?

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12r + 30 = 6(2r + 5).

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the first step in factoring a linear expression?

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Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms.

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What is the GCF of 12 and 30?

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The GCF of 12 and 30 is 6.