Factoring Expressions Flashcardizz

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What is factoring in algebra?

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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 GCF stand for?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, which is the largest factor that two or more numbers have in common.

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How do you factor out the GCF from an expression?

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To factor out the GCF, identify the largest factor common to all terms in the expression and divide each term by this factor, then write the expression as the GCF multiplied by the remaining terms.

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Factor the expression: 1.5a - 4.5

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1.5(a - 3)

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What is the sum of (n + 8) + (n - 12)?

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2n - 4

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Find the difference: (−2g + 7) − (g + 11).

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-3g - 4

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Factor out the GCF from 12n - 27m.

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3(4n - 9m)

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Factor the expression using the GCF: 6y + 3.

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3(2y + 1)

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What is the first step in factoring an expression?

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The first step is to identify the GCF of all the terms in the expression.

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What is the result of factoring 3x + 6?

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3(x + 2)