How do you define factorization to the students?

Answer 1

Factoring can be put in many different forms.

When equations refer to graphs, they can be very useful in telling how the graph looks.

For example, vertex form (y= a(x+h)^2 + k ) shows the vertical stretch/compression(a), and the horizontal(h) and vertical(k) shifts.

Also, in the form y = a(x + z)(x + y) you get the roots[Where the x-axis is crossed] of the equation. z and y being variables that represent the points on the graph.

In the form y = ax^2 + bx + c you can use it to find intercepts and roots as well by the method of setting x or y to zero and solving, or using the quadratic formula.

*Math student and tutor.

Answer 2

a number or quantity that when multiplied with another produces a given number or expression.

Answer 3

A factor is like this.

Original :x^2 + 7x - 18 (( x squared plus six x minus 18)

Factored: (x+9)(x-2) ((x plus nine times x minus two))

Answer 4

Expressing a composite number as the product of its prime factors; breaking a number down into its component parts.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

a number that can go into another number.