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, called factors, that when multiplied together give the original expression.

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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, where no further factoring is possible.

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Factor the expression: 35c - 15d

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5(7c - 3d)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Factor the expression: -21x + 35

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7(-3x + 5)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Can the expression 7x + 47 be factored?

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No, it can't be factored.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Factor the expression: 2y + 2

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2(y + 1)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Factor completely: 16 + 24x

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8(2 + 3x)

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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.

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How do you find the GCF of 35 and 15?

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The GCF of 35 and 15 is 5.

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What is a binomial expression?

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A binomial expression is a polynomial with two terms, such as 3x + 4.