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Chapter 6: Q 57E (page 573)

What does it mean to say a polynomial is in factored form?

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The factored form of a polynomial means it is written as a product of its factors. The factors are also polynomials, usually of lower degree.

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Definition for factored form:

When the quadratic expression is a product of two factors where each one is a linear expression, this is called the factored form.

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Definition for Factors:

Factor, in mathematics, is a number or algebraic expression that divides another number or expression evenly (i.e)., with no remainder.

The factored form of a polynomial means it is written as a product of its factors. The factors are also polynomials, usually of lower degree.

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