Factoring

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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 factors that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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What is the GCF (Greatest Common Factor)?

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The GCF is the largest factor that two or more numbers have in common. It is used to simplify expressions before factoring.

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What is the first step in factoring a polynomial?

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Find the GCF (Greatest Common Factor) of the terms in the polynomial.

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What does it mean to factor completely?

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Factoring completely means breaking down an expression into its simplest factors, including any common factors.

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What is a prime polynomial?

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A prime polynomial is a polynomial that cannot be factored further over the integers.

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What is the difference of squares?

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