Expressions (Factoring and Distributing

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by each term inside a set of parentheses.

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What is a coefficient in an expression?

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A coefficient is the number that is multiplied by a variable in an algebraic expression.

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What does GCF stand for in mathematics?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, which is the largest factor that divides two or more numbers.

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What is the first step in factoring an expression?

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The first step is to identify the GCF (Greatest Common Factor) of the terms in the expression.

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What is the difference between a term and a constant?

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A term is a single mathematical expression, which can be a number, variable, or the product of numbers and variables. A constant is a term that does not change its value.