Factoring and Simplifying Expressions

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What is factoring in algebra?

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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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How do you factor the expression 12x - 20?

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The expression can be factored as 4(3x - 5).

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What is the first step in simplifying the expression -3(5a + 2 - 3c)?

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The first step is to distribute -3 to each term inside the parentheses.

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What is the result of distributing -3 in the expression -3(5a + 2 - 3c)?

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The result is -15a - 6 + 9c.

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What is the factored form of 16xy - 24y?

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The factored form is 8y(2x - 3).

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How do you factor out the GCF from 3x^3 + 9x?

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You factor out 3x, resulting in 3x(x^2 + 3).

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What is the purpose of simplifying expressions?

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Simplifying expressions makes them easier to work with and understand, especially when solving equations.

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What is an example of a polynomial expression?

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An example of a polynomial expression is 2x^2 + 3x - 5.

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What does it mean to simplify the expression 2x(x)?

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It means to multiply the terms, resulting in 2x^2.