IA Review Part 2: Factoring Polynomials

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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, or factors, that when multiplied together give the original expression.

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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. It is used to simplify expressions and to factor polynomials.

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How do you factor by grouping?

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To factor by grouping, you group terms in pairs, factor out the GCF from each pair, and then factor out the common binomial factor.

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What is the difference of squares?

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What is the standard form of a quadratic equation?

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How do you factor a quadratic expression?

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What is a binomial?

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