Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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.