Factoring

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What is factoring in algebra?

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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 are the factors of 25x² - 81?

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(5x - 9)(5x + 9)

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How do you factor x² + 7x - 30?

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(x + 10)(x - 3)

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What is the completely factored form of 8x³ - 18x?

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2x(2x + 3)(2x - 3)

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What are the factors of x² + 11x + 24?

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(x + 8)(x + 3)

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How do you factor a² - a - 12?

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(a - 4)(a + 3)

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What is the difference of squares formula?

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a² - b² = (a - b)(a + b)

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What is the first step in factoring a quadratic expression?

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Identify the coefficients of the quadratic expression in the form ax² + bx + c.

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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 factored form of x² - 16?

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(x - 4)(x + 4)