Factoring and Expanding Expressions

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What is factoring in algebra?

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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 does it mean to expand an expression?

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Expanding an expression means to multiply out the factors and simplify it to express it as a sum or difference.

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Factor the expression: 7x + 48y

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can't be factored

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Expand and simplify: -4(2h + 3)

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-8h - 12

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Factor the expression: 12x - 20

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4(3x - 5)

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Expand the expression: 4(x + 2)

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4x + 8

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Factor the expression: 4x + 30y

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2(2x + 15y)

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest factor that two or more numbers share.

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How do you find the GCF of 12 and 20?

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The GCF of 12 and 20 is 4.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with two terms, such as x + y.