Factor By Grouping

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What is Factor By Grouping?

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A method used to factor polynomials by grouping terms with common factors.

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What is the first step in factoring by grouping?

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Identify and group terms that have common factors.

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Factor the expression: 3v² + 3v - 7v - 7

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(3v-7)(v+1)

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Factor the expression: x³ - 5x² + 5x - 25

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(x² + 5)(x - 5)

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Factor the expression: 2x³ - 8x² - x + 4

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(2x² - 1)(x - 4)

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Factor the expression: 6x² + 21x + 4x + 14

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(3x + 2)(2x + 7)

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What does GCF stand for in factoring?

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Greatest Common Factor.

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How do you find the GCF of a polynomial?

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Identify the largest factor that divides all terms in the polynomial.

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Factor the expression: 30x³ + 15x² - 18x - 9

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3(5x² - 3)(2x + 1)

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What is a polynomial?

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An algebraic expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents.