Factoring Expressions FLASHCARD

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What is factoring in mathematics?

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Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into simpler components, or factors, that when multiplied together give the original expression.

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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 two or more numbers share.

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Factor the expression: 0.5z + 2

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0.5 (z + 4)

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Factor the expression using the GCF: 6x - 3

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3 (2x - 1)

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Factor the expression using the GCF: 12x - 20

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4 (3x - 5)

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Factor the expression using the GCF: -4x + 40y

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-4 (x + -10y)

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If the area of a rectangle is (18x + 12) square feet and the width is 6 feet, what is the expression for the length?

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3x + 2

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What is the first step in factoring an expression?

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Identify the GCF of the terms in the expression.

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How do you factor out the GCF from an expression?

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Divide each term of the expression by the GCF and write the result in parentheses.

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What is the result of factoring the expression 10x + 15?

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5(2x + 3)