Factoring

Definition

Factoring is the process of breaking down a mathematical expression into its simplest form by finding its factors. It involves identifying common factors and using distributive property to simplify the expression.

Related terms

Quadratic Equation: A polynomial equation of degree 2 that can be factored into two linear expressions.

Greatest Common Factor (GCF): The largest factor that divides evenly into two or more numbers or expressions.

Difference of Squares: A special case of factoring where a binomial expression can be written as the product of two conjugate binomials.