Factoring special cases & Perfect Squares

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What is factoring?

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Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into a product of simpler expressions, or factors, that when multiplied together give the original expression.

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What is a perfect square trinomial?

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A perfect square trinomial is a quadratic expression that can be expressed as the square of a binomial, in the form (a + b)² or (a - b)².

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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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Yes, it can be expressed as (5x^2y^3 + z^{13})².

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Is not a perfect square.

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What is the formula for the difference of squares?

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What does GCF stand for in factoring?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, which is the largest factor that divides all terms in a polynomial.

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