Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter R - Review of Basic Concepts - R.4 Factoring Polynomials - R.4 Exercises - Page 42: 3

Answer

multiplying

Work Step by Step

Since factoring involves looking for polynomials whose product is the given polynomial, then it must be the opposite of multiplying polynomials. Thus, the missing expression in the given statement is: multiplying
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