Factoring method

Definition

The factoring method is a technique used to simplify algebraic expressions by breaking them down into their factors. It involves finding common factors and using the distributive property to rewrite the expression.

Related terms

Quadratic formula: A formula used to find the solutions (roots) of a quadratic equation.

Greatest common factor (GCF): The largest number or term that divides evenly into two or more numbers or terms.

Difference of squares: An algebraic expression that can be factored as the product of two binomials with opposite signs.