Factoring

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What is factoring in mathematics?

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Factoring is the process of breaking down an expression into a product of simpler expressions, called factors.

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What is a factor?

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A factor is a number or algebraic expression that divides another number or expression evenly, without leaving a remainder.

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What is the difference of squares formula?

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What is a prime polynomial?

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A prime polynomial is a polynomial that cannot be factored into simpler polynomials with integer coefficients.

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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 or expressions share.

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How do you factor out the GCF from an expression?

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To factor out the GCF, divide each term of the expression by the GCF and write it outside a set of parentheses.

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