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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 expressions, called factors.

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What is the factored form of 2a³-2a²?

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2a²(a-1)

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What is the factored form of 5n³-10n²+3n-6?

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(5n²+3)(n-2)

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What is the factored form of 4n²-17n-15?

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(n-5)(4n+3)

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What is the factored form of n² + 16n + 63?

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(n+7)(n+9)

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What is the factored form of x³+7x²-2x-14?

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(x²-2)(x+7)

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What is a common factor?

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A common factor is a number or expression that divides two or more numbers or expressions without leaving a remainder.

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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 or expressions share.

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What is the difference of squares?

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The difference of squares is a special factoring pattern that states a² - b² = (a - b)(a + b).

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What is the quadratic formula?

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The quadratic formula is x = (-b ± √(b²-4ac)) / (2a), used to find the roots of a quadratic equation.