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 factored form of 4 + 14?

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2(2 + 7)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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How do you factor the expression 5x - 25?

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5(x - 5)

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CCSS.7.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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What is the factored form of 24 - 36 + 48?

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12(2 - 3 + 4)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the factored form of 9x + 12?

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3(3x + 4)

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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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What is a common factor?

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A common factor is a number or expression that divides two or more numbers or expressions evenly.

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How do you identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of 12 and 16?

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The GCF of 12 and 16 is 4.

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What is the difference between factoring and expanding an expression?

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