Factoring Expressions

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

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What does it mean to factor completely?

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Factoring completely means breaking down an expression into its simplest factors, where no further factoring is possible.

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Factor the expression: -9u + (-81)

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-9(u + 9)

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Factor the expression: 12 - 4b

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4(3 - b)

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Factor the expression: 12x - 20

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4(3x - 5)

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Factor the expression: 4x + 30

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2(2x + 15)

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Factor the expression: 12x + 9

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3(4x + 3)

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest factor that two or more numbers have in common.

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How do you find the GCF of 12 and 20?

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The GCF of 12 and 20 is 4.

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What is a binomial expression?

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A binomial expression is a polynomial that contains exactly two terms.