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 opposite of distributing in algebra?

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Factoring is the opposite of distributing.

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Simplify the expression: 3(2x - 4).

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6x - 12.

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What are the terms of the expression -9y² + 4 - 2y + 5y²?

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-9y², 4, -2y, 5y².

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Write the expression -5 + 2(1 + 3x) in standard form.

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-3 + 6x.

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Factor the expression 12x - 20.

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4(3x - 5).

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, separated by addition or subtraction.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by combining like terms and performing operations.

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor that multiplies a variable in an algebraic term.

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an expression or equation.