Factoring Review IM3

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Factor: 10x² + 15x - 5

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5(2x² + 3x - 1)

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Factor: 12x + 9

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3(4x + 3)

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Factor completely: 81m² - 1

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(9m - 1)(9m + 1)

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Factor By Grouping: x³ - 3x² - 8x + 24

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(x² - 8)(x - 3)

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Factor: 4b⁵ + 4b³ + 16b²

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4b²(b³ + b + 4)

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Definition: Factoring

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The process of breaking down an expression into a product of simpler factors.

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Definition: Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

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The largest factor that divides two or more numbers.

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Definition: Difference of Squares

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A² - B² = (A - B)(A + B) where A and B are any expressions.

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Definition: Factoring by Grouping

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A method used to factor polynomials with four or more terms by grouping terms.

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Example: Factor 2x² + 8x

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2x(x + 4)