Math 7 - Factoring algebraic expressions

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What is the GCF (Greatest Common Factor)?

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The GCF is the largest positive integer that divides all the given numbers without leaving a remainder.

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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 that appears in both lists.

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Factor the expression: 16m + 24

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8(2m + 3)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the GCF of 18xy and 12x?

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6x

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Factor the expression: 2xy - 14y + 10xyz

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2y(x - 7 + 5xz)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Factor the expression: 4x + 30y

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2(2x + 15y)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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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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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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Factoring an expression means to break it down into simpler components (factors) that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is an algebraic expression that consists of a single term, which can be a number, a variable, or a product of numbers and variables.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is an algebraic expression that consists of two terms separated by a plus or minus sign.