Factoring Polynomials 1

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What is the GCF of 28p^5 - 14p + 21?

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7

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Factor the polynomial 28p^5 - 14p + 21.

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7(4p^5 - 2p + 3)

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What is the result of (12p^3 - 21p^2) + (28p^3 - 49p)?

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40p^3 - 21p^2 - 49p

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Simplify the expression (3x^2 + 2x^3 - 3x + 2) - (2x^2 - 2x + 4).

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x^2 + 2x^3 - x - 2

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What is the GCF of 5x^2 + 20x?

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5x

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Factor the polynomial 4b^5 + 4b^3 + 16b^2.

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4b^2(b^3 + b + 4)

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What does GCF stand for in polynomial factoring?

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Greatest Common Factor

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How do you find the GCF of two or more terms?

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Identify the highest number and variable that divides each term.

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What is the first step in factoring a polynomial?

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Identify the GCF of the terms.

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What is a polynomial?

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An expression consisting of variables and coefficients, involving only addition, subtraction, multiplication, and non-negative integer exponents.