Quick Factoring Review

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Factor: x² - 10x + 24

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(x - 6)(x - 4)

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What are the factors of x² + 3x - 40?

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(x + 8)(x - 5)

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Factor completely: 16 + 24x

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8(2 + 3x)

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Factor: x² + 9x - 36

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(x + 12)(x - 3)

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Factor: 5x³ - 7x²

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x²(5x - 7)

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Definition: Factoring

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The process of breaking down an expression into simpler components that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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What is a quadratic expression?

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An expression of the form ax² + bx + c, where a, b, and c are constants.

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What is the zero-product property?

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If ab = 0, then either a = 0 or b = 0.

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Example of factoring a difference of squares: x² - 16

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(x - 4)(x + 4)

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What is a common factor?

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A number or expression that divides two or more numbers or expressions evenly.