Factoring Expressions

Front

What is factoring in mathematics?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean to factor completely?

Back

Factoring completely means breaking down an expression into its simplest factors, where no further factoring is possible.

Front

Factor completely: 16 + 24x

Back

8(2 + 3x)

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.A.1

Front

Factor: 12x - 20

Back

4(3x - 5)

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.A.1

Front

Factor completely: 6x - 3

Back

3(2x - 1)

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.A.1

Front

Factor completely: -3 + 6x

Back

-3(1 + 2x)

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.A.1

Front

What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

Back

The GCF is the largest factor that two or more numbers share.

Front

How do you find the GCF of 12 and 20?

Back

The GCF of 12 and 20 is 4.

Front

Factor completely: 10x + 15

Back

5(2x + 3)

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.A.1

Front

What is the standard form of a polynomial?

Back

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