Polynomials and Factoring

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What does factoring an expression mean?

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Factoring an expression means rewriting it as the product of factors.

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What is expanding in relation to factoring?

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Expanding is the opposite of factoring. When you expand a factored expression, you multiply to get rid of the parentheses.

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Do polynomials have common factors?

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Polynomials, or expressions with two or more terms, do not have any common factors.

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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A polynomial is in standard form when it is arranged with the exponents in order from greatest to least. In this form, constant terms come at the end of the polynomial.

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What are binomials?

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Binomials are expressions with two terms.

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What is a quadratic polynomial?

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A quadratic polynomial is a polynomial with a squared term.

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What is a difference of squares?

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A polynomial of the form a^2–b^2 is called a difference of squares.

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What is a perfect square quadratic?

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A quadratic of the form a^2+2ab+b^2 is called a perfect square quadratic.