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This is sometimes quite tricky. You can use several tricks to help you factor expressions.
The first thing you should look out for is whether there is some common factor which you can take out.
Example: 3x2 + 5x
has the common factor "x"
Taking it out, you get:
x (3x + 5)
Next, you look for some special forms, which you need to get familiar with - such as the difference of two squares, the sum or difference of two cubes, etc. You can probably find those special forms in the corresponding chapter in your algebra book.
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How do you factor an expression with subtraction?
First you have to solve the subtraction and in the next step you will factor it out.
How do you common factor an expression?
Find a number that evenly divides each term of the expression.
What is a factor in multiplying?
A factor is a number or quantity that when multiplied with another produces a given number or expression.
What is the greatest common factor of y8 y9 and y2?
The greatest common factor (GCF) refers to a factor that is COMMON to two or more numbers or expressions. You have only one expression in the question! The greatest factor of any expression is itself.
What is the factor of this expression 3n 24?
It is: 3(n+8)
