Factoring Expressions Flashcard

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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 the expression mz - 5mh^2 - 5nz + 25nh^2?

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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 difference of squares?

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What is the quadratic formula?

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What is the first step in factoring a polynomial?

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The first step is to look for a greatest common factor (GCF) among the terms.