Math Definitions - Letter F
Chapters
Factoring
Definition of Factoring
Factoring is what Americans call "Factorisation".
It involves finding the numbers and expressions that multiply together to form a given expression.
For example, \(x^2 + 5x + 6 = (x + 3) (x + 2)\), so the factors of \(x^2 + 5x + 6\) are \((x + 3)\) and \((x + 2)\).
Another example is that \(2p + 14 = 2(p + 7)\). The factors of \(2p + 14\) are \(2\) and \((p +7)\).
Description
The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.
Audience
Year 1 to Year 12 students
Learning Objectives
Learn common math terms starting with letter F
Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 6th Feb 2018
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