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 a product of simpler expressions, called factors.

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What is the factored form of 12x - 20?

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4(3x - 5)

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What is the factored form of x² + 16x + 15?

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(x + 1)(x + 15)

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What is the factored form of 2x² - 7x + 6?

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(x - 2)(2x - 3)

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What is the factored form of x² - 10x + 24?

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(x - 4)(x - 6)

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What is the factored form of 24x - 36xy + 48y?

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12(2x - 3xy + 4y)

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What does it mean to factor a quadratic expression?

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To factor a quadratic expression means to express it as a product of two binomials.

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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.

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How do you find the GCF of 12 and 20?

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The GCF of 12 and 20 is 4.