Factoring Review

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What is factoring in algebra?

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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 a quadratic expression?

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The factored form of a quadratic expression ax² + bx + c is (px + q)(rx + s), where p, q, r, and s are constants.

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Factor the expression: 4n² - 17n - 15

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(n-5)(4n+3)

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Factor the expression: k² - 2k - 24

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(k+4)(k-6)

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Factor the expression: 3v² - 4v - 7

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(3v-7)(v+1)

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Factor the expression: 3a² + 4a + 1

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(3a+1)(a+1)

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What is a prime polynomial?

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A prime polynomial is a polynomial that cannot be factored into simpler polynomials with integer coefficients.

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What is the difference between a factor and a multiple?

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A factor is a number that divides another number without leaving a remainder, while a multiple is the result of multiplying a number by an integer.

Tags

CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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Factor the expression: 4x² + 8x + 10

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2(2x² + 4x + 5)

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What is the zero-product property?

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The zero-product property states that if the product of two factors is zero, then at least one of the factors must be zero.

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B