Factoring Expressions

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What is Factoring Expressions?

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Factoring Expressions 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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What does GCF stand for?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, which is the largest factor that two or more numbers share.

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What is the first step in Factoring Expressions?

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The first step is to underline terms and circle coefficients.

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What is the second step in Factoring Expressions?

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The second step is to find the GCF.

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How do you write the GCF in factored form?

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You write the GCF outside of parentheses, followed by the remaining factors inside the parentheses.

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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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Factor the expression: -9u - 81

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-9(u + 9)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Write the expression in factored form: 55x - 33z

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11(5x - 3z)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is a coefficient in an expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean to factor completely?

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To factor completely means to break down an expression into its simplest factors, ensuring no further factoring is possible.