Monomial (GCF) Factoring

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term, which can be a constant, a variable, or a product of constants and variables raised to non-negative integer powers.

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What does GCF stand for in mathematics?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, which is the largest factor that divides two or more numbers.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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To find the GCF, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor that appears in both lists.

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What is the GCF of 72 and 18?

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The GCF of 72 and 18 is 18.

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How do you factor using GCF?

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To factor using GCF, identify the GCF of the terms in the expression and factor it out.

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Factor the expression: 2x + 18.

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2(x + 9) is the factored form.

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What is the product of (y^3 ⋅ 2^5)^2?

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The product is y^6 ⋅ 2^10.

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How do you express a number in scientific notation?

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To express a number in scientific notation, write it as a product of a number between 1 and 10 and a power of 10.

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Calculate the product: (940) × (2×10^3).

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The product is 1.88 x 10^6.

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What is the first step in factoring 2n^2 - 8n^3?

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The first step is to find the GCF, which is 2n^2.