What does it mean to factor a number or an algebraic expression?

To factor means to break down a number or expression into the product of its factors.

Factoring with the Distributive Property

Name: Factoring with the Distributive Property
Author: Insta~Lesson

9th Grade · Math · 50 min· Ccss Hsa-sse.a.2

I can factor algebraic expressions by applying the distributive property.

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A factor is something that you can multiply by another factor to get your original number or expression.
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Factoring is essentially the reverse of the distributive property.
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6x + 30 can be factored as 6 times x + 5, where 6 and x + 5 are both factors of the original expression.

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