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 is the factored form of 9x - 81?

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9(x - 9)

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How do you factor out the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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Identify the largest factor that divides all terms in the expression and factor it out.

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What is the GCF of 15x and 50xy?

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5x

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What is the factored form of 15x + 50xy?

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5x(3 + 10y)

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What does it mean if an expression cannot be factored?

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It means that there are no common factors or simpler expressions that can be multiplied to obtain the original expression.

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What is the factored form of 15x + 7?

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Cannot Be Factored

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What is the factored form of 21x - 36?

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3(7x - 12)

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What is the first step in factoring a polynomial?

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Look for the greatest common factor (GCF) among the terms.

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What is a binomial expression?

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