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

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What does it mean if an expression cannot be factored?

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It means that the expression does not have any common factors other than 1, or it is already in its simplest form.

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Factor the expression: 15x + 7

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Cannot Be Factored

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Factor the expression: 2y + 2

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2(y + 1)

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Factor the expression: 21x - 36

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3(7x - 12)

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Factor the expression: 7x - 63

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7(x - 9)

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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 21 and 36?

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The GCF of 21 and 36 is 3.

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What is a binomial expression?

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

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Factor the expression: 6m + 2n - 14

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2(3m + n - 7)