Factoring Variable Expressions

Factor 
2x + 8

• 2(x + 8)
• 2(x + 4)

Factor
14x + 20

• 2(7x + 10)
• 4(2x + 5)

Factor
16x + 24x²

• 4x(2x + 6)
• 8x(2 + 3x)

The perimeter of the rectangle ABCD is:

• 2x + 3

• 4x + 6

• 8x + 12

For every song you download, you receive a discount.  The discount you receive is equivalent to the expression 5x - 15, where x is the cost of a song.  Factor the expression to find the discount received for ONE song.

• 5 (x-15)
• 5 (x - 3)
• $3
• $15

Factor out the coefficient of the variable

-9u - 81

• 9(u + 9)

• -9(u - 9)

• -9(u + 9)

• -90u

• Combine Like Terms

• Factor

• Distribute

• Solve for X

• Combine Like Terms

• Distribute

• Factor

• Solve for X

• Combine Like Terms

• Factor

• Distribute

• Solve for X

When factoring an algebraic expression, you need to find the ___________________ and divide.

• Least Common Multiple

• Greatest Common Multiple

• Greatest Common Factor

• Least Common Factor