Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 6 - Section 6.1 - The Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping - Exercise Set - Page 428: 106

Answer

The number 3 is a FACTOR of both 9 and 12. (used as a noun) We can use this fact to FACTOR the expression $9x+12.$ (used as a verb) (sample answer)

Work Step by Step

A factor, a multiple... (nouns). Factoring an expression , to factor a polynomial ...(verbs). Example: The number 3 is a FACTOR (noun) of both 9 and 12. We can use this fact to FACTOR (verb) the expression $9x+12.$
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