Distributing and Factoring

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a parenthesis.

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What does GCF stand for in factoring?

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

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Factor out the GCF from: 5x + 35

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5(x + 7).

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What is the first step in factoring an expression?

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Identify the GCF of all the terms in the expression.

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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Factoring an expression means to break it down into simpler components (factors) that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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Can the expression 7x + 48y be factored?

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No, it can't be factored further.

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