Warning: You're Probably Factoring out Negative Numbers WRONG

Warning: You're Probably Factoring out Negative Numbers WRONG

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Mathematics

10th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to factor out negative numbers from algebraic expressions by treating factoring as division. It provides examples of factoring -2 from -4P + 10, -6 from 18Z - 15, and -1/4 from complex fractions. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of dividing each term by the factor and simplifying fractions when necessary. It concludes with encouragement to continue practicing math.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the first step in factoring out a negative number from an algebraic expression?

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Explain how to factor out -2 from the expression -4P + 10.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What happens to the signs when dividing two negative numbers?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How do you simplify the fraction 15/6 after factoring out -6?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the process of dividing fractions when factoring out -1/4.

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