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"Factoring" something means that you look for expressions which, when multiplied together, result in the given expression. Thus, for example for numbers, if you are asked to factor 52 you can say that the answer is 2 x 2 x 13 (these factors, multiplied together, are equal to 52; on the other hand, they can't be further factored into smaller factors, at least, not with whole numbers). Similarly with an expression; if you are given x squared minus 1, you can factor it as (x + 1)(x - 1), since the two factors, when multiplied together, give you the original expression.
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What is the process of factoring terms and numbers in an expression?
multiplying
What is the first thing you do when factoring an expression?
Factor out the Greatest Common Factor.
What is the answer to the question 'what is factoring'?
Factoring is breaking down an expression into two or more simpler expressions. When you are factoring, you must simply the numbers and variables until they cannot be broken down any further.
How do you solve 6y3 plus 8y2-15y-20 by factoring?
6y3 + 8y2 - 15y - 20 is an expression, not an equation (or inequality). An expression cannot be solved.The expression factorises to (3y + 4)*(2y2 - 5)
The process of writing a number algrebraic expression as a product?
what is the process of writing a expression as a product? is it Factoring, Quadractic equation, perfect Square trinomial or difference of two squares
What is the process of factoring terms and numbers in an expression?
multiplying
What is the first thing you do when factoring an expression?
Factor out the Greatest Common Factor.
What is the answer to the question 'what is factoring'?
Factoring is breaking down an expression into two or more simpler expressions. When you are factoring, you must simply the numbers and variables until they cannot be broken down any further.
When you write an algebraic expression as a product of its factors what is the process called?
That is called "factoring".
What is the definition of quadratic equation of factoring?
its easy first,xczxczxczxczxc....ERROR..vxbdxv
What is difference between regular expression and regular definition in compiler?
Regular expression is built in and the regular definition has to build from regular expression........
How do you solve 6y3 plus 8y2-15y-20 by factoring?
6y3 + 8y2 - 15y - 20 is an expression, not an equation (or inequality). An expression cannot be solved.The expression factorises to (3y + 4)*(2y2 - 5)
The process of writing a number algrebraic expression as a product?
what is the process of writing a expression as a product? is it Factoring, Quadractic equation, perfect Square trinomial or difference of two squares
What is meant by factor?
Reducing fractions to their lowest terms by finding their highest common factor of the numerator and denominator When adding or subtracting fractions with different denominators by finding their lowest common multiple
How many threes are in a model for Factoring expression?
actor a GCF from the expression, if possible. Factor a Trinomial, if possible. Factor a Difference Between Two Squares as many times as possible.
How do you finish factoring this expression 2xsquared plus 3x plus 8x plus 12?
(x + 4)(2x + 3)
Simplify this rational expression 12x plus 36 divide by 48x?
The expression (12x + 36)/48x can be simplified by factoring out 12/12 from the expressions. This leaves (x + 3)/4x.
