Distributive Property and Factoring

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Factor the expression 8d - 16.

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8(d - 2)

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What is the GCF of 24 and 36?

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12

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Determine the GCF of 81 and 27.

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27

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Factor the expression 9e + 18.

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9(e + 2)

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Factor the expression 5a + 10.

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5(a + 2)

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What does GCF stand for?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, which is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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To find the GCF, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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What is the first step in factoring an expression?

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The first step in factoring is to identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms in the expression.

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Factor the expression 12x + 18.

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6(2x + 3)