Factoring 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 is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest factor that two or more numbers have in common.

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Factor the expression: 21x - 36

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3(7x - 12)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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True or False? 2x + 6 = 2(x + 3)

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True

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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Factor completely: 16 + 24x

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8(2 + 3x)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Factor the expression: 6p - 36

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6(p - 6)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Factor: 4x + 30y

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2(2x + 15y)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What does it mean to factor an expression completely?

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Factoring completely means breaking down an expression into its simplest factors, where no further factoring is possible.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with exactly two terms.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with exactly three terms.