Factoring: GCF, DOTS, Easy Trinomials with Review

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest factor that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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Factor the trinomial: n² + 5n - 6

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(n - 1)(n + 6)

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What does DOTS stand for in factoring?

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DOTS stands for Difference of Two Squares, a factoring method for expressions in the form a² - b².

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Factor the expression: 81m² - 1

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(9m - 1)(9m + 1)

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What is a quadratic expression?

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A quadratic expression is a polynomial of degree 2, typically in the form ax² + bx + c.

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Identify the degree of the polynomial: 4x² - x + 5

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Quadratic (degree 2)

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What is a cubic polynomial?

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A cubic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 3, typically in the form ax³ + bx² + cx + d.

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Factor the expression: n² - 9

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(n - 3)(n + 3) (Difference of Squares)

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What is the standard form of a polynomial?

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The standard form of a polynomial is written in descending order of the degree of its terms.

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Find the product: (3x - 1)(x + 5)

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3x² + 14x - 5