Factoring Review

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Factor: k² - 2k - 24

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(k + 4)(k - 6)

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What is the factored form of 2a³ - 2a²?

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2a²(a - 1)

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What is the factored form of 5n³ - 10n² + 3n - 6?

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(5n² + 3)(n - 2)

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Factor: x² + 9x - 36

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(x + 12)(x - 3)

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Factor: 4n² - 17n - 15

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(n - 5)(4n + 3)

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What is factoring in algebra?

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Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into a product of simpler expressions.

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What is a common factor?

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A common factor is a number or expression that divides two or more numbers or expressions evenly.

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What is the difference of squares?

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The difference of squares is a² - b² = (a + b)(a - b).

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What is the quadratic formula?

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x = (-b ± √(b² - 4ac)) / (2a) for ax² + bx + c = 0.

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What does it mean to factor by grouping?

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Factoring by grouping involves rearranging and grouping terms to factor out common factors.