Factoring Trinomials a=1 FACTORING, grouping, diff squares, GCF

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What is the GCF of the trinomial 3x² - 9x - 120?

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3

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Factor the trinomial x² + 9x - 36.

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(x + 12)(x - 3)

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Factor the expression x² - 5x.

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x(x - 5)

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Factor by grouping: 20x³ - 25x² + 4x - 5.

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(5x² + 1)(4x - 5)

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Factor 7x + 21 using the GCF.

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7(x + 3)

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What is a trinomial?

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A polynomial with three terms.

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Define factoring in algebra.

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The process of breaking down an expression into simpler components that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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What does GCF stand for?

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Greatest Common Factor.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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List the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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What is the difference of squares formula?

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a² - b² = (a + b)(a - b).