Factoring Basics

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What is the distributive property in algebra?

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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 set of parentheses.

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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. It is used to simplify fractions and factor expressions.

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Factor using the GCF: (21x + 7)

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7(3x + 1)

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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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Find two numbers that multiply to 19 and add up to 20.

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1 and 19

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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