Factoring Expressions

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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 is the factored form of 5x - 25?

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5(x - 5)

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What is the factored form of 15x + 50xy?

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5x(3 + 10y)

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What is the factored form of 6a - 42?

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6(a - 7)

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What is the factored form of 9x + 12?

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3(3x + 4)

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What is the factored form of 2x - 8?

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2(x - 4)

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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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How do you find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 12 and 16?

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The GCF of 12 and 16 is 4.

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a parenthesis.

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What is the factored form of 8x + 12?

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4(2x + 3)