Factoring Review

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Factor: x² - 15x + 36

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(x - 12)(x - 3)

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Factor: 10x² + 15x - 5

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5(2x² + 3x - 1)

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Factor: x² - 25 (Difference of Squares)

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(x + 5)(x - 5)

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Factor Completely: 3n² - 15n + 18

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3(n - 3)(n - 2)

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Factor: a² - a - 12

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(a - 4)(a + 3)

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Definition: Trinomial

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A polynomial with three terms.

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Definition: Factoring

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The process of breaking down an expression into simpler components that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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Definition: Difference of Squares

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A² - B² = (A + B)(A - B) where A and B are any expressions.

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Example of Factoring: x² + 5x + 6

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(x + 2)(x + 3)

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Definition: Coefficient

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A numerical or constant quantity placed before a variable in an algebraic expression.