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.

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What does GCF stand for?

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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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Factor out the GCF: 10x³ - 15x

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5x(2x² - 3)

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Factor using GCF: 2n² - 8n³

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2n²(1 - 4n)

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What is the GCF of 20a²b² and 50b³?

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10b²

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How many factors does the number 25 have?

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3

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Expand (x-2)(x-3)

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x² - 5x + 6

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is the first step in factoring a polynomial using GCF?

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Identify the GCF of all the terms in the polynomial.

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What is the result of factoring out the GCF from a polynomial?

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The result is a simpler polynomial that can be further factored or solved.