Factoring Linear 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 to factor a linear expression?

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Factoring a linear expression means rewriting it as a product of its factors, typically in the form of a constant multiplied by a binomial.

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Factor the expression: -9y - 36

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-9(y + 4)

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Factor the expression: -7x - 28

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-7(x + 4)

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Can the expression 15x + 7 be factored?

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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: -9c + 54

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-9(c - 6)

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What is a linear expression?

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A linear expression is an algebraic expression in which the highest power of the variable is one.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that contains exactly two terms.

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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.