Factoring Polynomials

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What is Factoring in Mathematics?

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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 a Polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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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 two or more numbers share.

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How do you find the GCF of 8 and 12?

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The GCF of 8 and 12 is 4, as it is the largest number that divides both 8 and 12 without leaving a remainder.

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Factor by using GCF: 8n^3 + 2n^2

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2n^2(4n + 1)

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

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5x

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Factor Completely: x^2 - 17x + 72

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(x - 9)(x - 8)

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Factor: x^2 + 9x - 36

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(x + 12)(x - 3)

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Factor by using GCF: 8r^3 + 16r^2

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8r^2(r + 2)

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is when the terms are arranged in descending order of their exponents.