Factoring GCF, Magic X, Super Magic X, and DOTS

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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 have in common.

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How do you factor using GCF?

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To factor using GCF, identify the largest factor common to all terms and factor it out.

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What is the Magic X method in factoring?

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The Magic X method is a visual technique used to factor trinomials by finding two numbers that multiply to the constant term and add to the linear coefficient.

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What does DOTS stand for in factoring?

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DOTS stands for Difference of Two Squares, a method used to factor expressions of the form a^2 - b^2.

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What is the formula for factoring a difference of squares?

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The formula is: a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b).

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with three terms, typically in the form ax^2 + bx + c.