Factoring and GCF Flashcard

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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, called factors.

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest factor that two or more numbers or expressions have in common.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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List the factors of each number and identify the largest factor that appears in both lists.

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What is the first step in solving a quadratic equation?

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Get the equation equal to 0 by moving all terms to one side.

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x = -4 or x = -2

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What does it mean to factor out the GCF?

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It means to divide each term of the expression by the GCF and express the original expression as a product.

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x = 0 or x = 3

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4(k + 3)^2

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How do you factor a quadratic expression?

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Look for two numbers that multiply to the constant term and add to the coefficient of the linear term.

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What is the area of a rectangle in terms of its dimensions?

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The area is calculated by multiplying the length by the width.