Factoring Polynomials and Expressions

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What are the factors of 25x² - 81?

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(5x - 9)(5x + 9)

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Factor by grouping: 3x³ - x² + 6x - 2

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(x² + 2)(3x - 1)

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Factor 4b⁵ + 4b³ + 16b²

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4b²(b³ + b + 4)

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What is the first step when factoring polynomials?

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Find the GCF

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Factor by using GCF: 10x² + 15x - 5

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5(2x² + 3x - 1)

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What does GCF stand for in factoring?

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Greatest Common Factor

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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List the factors of each number and choose the largest one that appears in both lists.

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What is the difference of squares formula?

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a² - b² = (a - b)(a + b)

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What is the purpose of factoring polynomials?

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To simplify expressions and solve equations.

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What is a polynomial?

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An expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and exponents combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.