Factor Binomials 6th Grade Level

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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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What is a binomial?

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What does it mean to factor a binomial?

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To factor a binomial means to express it as a product of two or more simpler expressions.

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF 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 a binomial?

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The first step is to identify the GCF of the terms in the binomial.