Factoring by grouping

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What is factoring by grouping?

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Factoring by grouping is a method used to factor polynomials by grouping terms with common factors and then factoring out the common binomial.

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What is the first step in factoring by grouping?

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The first step is to group the polynomial into two parts, typically the first two terms and the last two terms.

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Yes, it is a factor.

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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 without leaving a remainder.

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What does it mean to factor a polynomial?

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Factoring a polynomial means to express it as a product of its factors, which are polynomials of lower degrees.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial that contains exactly two terms.