factoring and the distributive Property

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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 the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.

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What is the first step in factoring an expression?

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Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms in the expression.

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