Factoring Polynomials with the Distributive Property

What is the first step in factoring using the distributive property?

• Distribute the common factor

• Solve for x

• Remove the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

• Identify the polynomial's degree

What does GCF stand for?

• Greatest Calculated Figure

• General Common Factor

• Greatest Common Factor

• General Calculus Function

In the example with 12a squared plus 16a, what is the GCF?

• 4a

• 4

• 12a

• 2a

After removing the GCF, what operation is used to check the factored form?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

In the complex example, what is the GCF of 18x^4y, 12x^2y^2, and 24xy?

• 18x^4

• 12x^2

• 6xy^2

• 6x^2y

What remains in the parentheses after factoring out the GCF 6x^2y from the given terms?

• x^2 - 2y^2 + 4

• 3x^2y^2 - 2y + 4

• 3x^2 - 2y + 4

• 3x^2y - 2y^2 + 4

For the practice problem with 3x squared plus 4x minus 1, what is factored out?

• 3

• 4

• 1

• x

What is left after factoring out 5x squared from x to the third plus 3x squared plus 9?

• x to the third + 3 + 9

• x to the third + 3x + 9

• x + 3x + 9

• x + 3 + 9

In the challenging practice problem, what is factored out from 3x to the fifth y to the third?

• 3x^3y^2

• x^5y^3

• x^2y

• 3x^5y^3

What additional resource is provided for further practice?

• A textbook reference

• A link on the Google classroom website

• A YouTube video

• An in-class worksheet