Unit 6 HW 3

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What is the difference of two squares?

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Why can't we factor using the difference of two squares if there is an addition sign?

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Because the difference of two squares only applies to expressions that are subtracted, not added.

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What is the first step in factoring a polynomial?

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The first step is to look for the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of the terms.

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What is the GCF of 18xy and 12x?

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The GCF is 6x.

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How do you factor by grouping?

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To factor by grouping, you group terms with common factors, factor them out, and then factor the resulting expression.

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is an algebraic expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents.

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What does GCF stand for?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, which is the largest factor that divides two or more numbers.

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What is a perfect square?

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A perfect square is a number that can be expressed as the square of an integer.