Factoring Expressions

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What is factoring in algebra?

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Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into simpler components, or factors, that when multiplied together give the original expression.

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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 have in common.

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How do you factor out the GCF from an expression?

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To factor out the GCF, divide each term of the expression by the GCF and write it outside of parentheses.

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What does it mean to factor a quadratic expression?

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Factoring a quadratic expression involves rewriting it as a product of two binomials.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that contains exactly two terms.

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is an expression that consists of variables raised to whole number powers and their coefficients.

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