Using factor trees to identify the GCF and factor it out of a binomial

The video tutorial explains how to factor out the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) from algebraic expressions. It begins with an introduction to the concept of GCF, followed by a discussion on prime numbers and their significance in factoring. The tutorial then demonstrates how to factor common variables from expressions and concludes with a verification of the process.

What does GCF stand for and what does it represent?

How do you determine if there is a common factor between two numbers?

What is the common factor between X squared and X?

What happens when you divide out an X from 5X squared?

How can you check your work after factoring?