factor polynomials

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What is the GCF of 18k and 15k^3?

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3k

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Factor: x^2 - 5x

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x(x - 5)

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Factor: k^2 + 7x + 10

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(k + 2)(k + 5)

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Factor: k^2 - 2k - 24

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(k + 4)(k - 6)

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Factor: n^2 + 16n + 63

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(n + 7)(n + 9)

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents.

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What does it mean to factor a polynomial?

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Factoring a polynomial means expressing it as a product of its factors.

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What is the difference between a monomial and a polynomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with one term, while a polynomial can have multiple terms.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression.

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What is the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree.