Factoring & Multiplying Retest Review (Unit 4 Part 1)

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

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What is the difference of two squares?

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(x - 1)(x + 3)

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(x - 8)(x + 3)

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What is the formula for factoring a perfect square trinomial?

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(x + 5)(x - 5)

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(3x - 8)(3x + 8)

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What is a prime polynomial?

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A prime polynomial is a polynomial that cannot be factored into simpler polynomials with integer coefficients.

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(9m - 2)(9m + 2)

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What is the first step in factoring a quadratic expression?

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