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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
