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Factoring (or factorization) means finding combinations of integers that multiply together to give the integer being factored.

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5 x 3 = 15

5 and 3 are factors of the product.

finding the factors= Factoring

Eq: X2 + 4x + 4 = 0

F: (x+2)(x+2)

Expanding is literally expanding.

Eq: (x+2)(x+2)= x2+4x+4

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