Factoring Expressions

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What is factoring in mathematics?

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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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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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

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Factor the expression: 12x - 20

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4(3x - 5)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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To factor an expression means to express it as a product of its factors.

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Factor the expression: 2x - 8

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2(x - 4)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent is a number that shows how many times a base is multiplied by itself.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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Write the expression 7 ∙ m ∙ m ∙ m using exponents.

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7m^3

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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Evaluate the expression x^2 + 3 when x = 6.

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39

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression that consists of variables, coefficients, and exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What is the difference between a monomial and a binomial?

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A monomial is an expression with one term, while a binomial has two terms.