Factoring Polynomials and Differences of Squares

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What is a difference of perfect squares?

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A difference of perfect squares is an expression of the form a^2 - b^2, which can be factored as (a + b)(a - b).

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What is the formula for factoring a difference of squares?

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The formula is a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b).

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What is the GCF (Greatest Common Factor)?

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The GCF is the largest factor that divides two or more numbers.

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What does it mean to factor a polynomial completely?

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Factoring a polynomial completely means breaking it down into irreducible factors.

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression involving a sum of powers in one or more variables multiplied by coefficients.

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