Factoring mixed review

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What is ALWAYS the first step when factoring?

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Look for the GCF (Greatest Common Factor).

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Factor the expression: 2n^2 + 16n + 14

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2(n + 1)(n + 7).

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Factor the quadratic: r^2 - 16r + 60

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(r - 6)(r - 10).

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Factor completely: 6r^2 + 17r + 5

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(3r + 1)(2r + 5).

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Factor the difference of squares: x^2 - 9

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(x + 3)(x - 3).

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What does GCF stand for in factoring?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor.

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What is the difference of squares formula?

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a^2 - b^2 = (a + b)(a - b).

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How do you factor a trinomial of the form ax^2 + bx + c?

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Look for two numbers that multiply to ac and add to b.

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What is the factored form of x^2 + 5x + 6?

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(x + 2)(x + 3).

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What is the first step in factoring by grouping?

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Group terms that have common factors.