Distributive Property and Factoring Assessment

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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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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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How do you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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To find the GCF, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor that appears in both lists.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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Simplifying an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and performing operations.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is a like term?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms.

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