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Factoring expressions Remember: factoring an expression is the opposite of multiplying it. Multiplying
a2 + 3a + 2
(a + 1)(a + 2)
Factoring
Often: When we multiply an expression we remove the parentheses. When we factor an expression we write it with parentheses. 2 of 8
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Factoring quadratic expressions 1
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Matching quadratic expressions
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