7th Grade Milestone Review - Factor Linear 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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Factor the expression: -8x - 10

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-2(4x + 5)

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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 have in common.

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Factor the expression: 8m - 24

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4(2m - 6)

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What does it mean to factor an expression completely?

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To factor an expression completely means to break it down into its simplest factors, where no further factoring is possible.

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Factor the expression: 12x - 20

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4(3x - 5)

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What is a linear expression?

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A linear expression is an algebraic expression in which the highest power of the variable is one.

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Factor the expression: 6p - 36

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6(p - 6)

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What is the difference between factoring and expanding an expression?

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Factoring involves breaking down an expression into products, while expanding involves multiplying out the factors to get the original expression.

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Factor the expression: 15x + 12

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3(5x + 4)