Factoring Expressions Worksheet
Practice factoring algebraic expressions using the greatest common factor for 6th graders.
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Fill in the Blanks2 Short AnswerMultiple ChoiceTrue / False
Standards
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.A.3
Topics
mathalgebraexpressionsfactoringgrade 6
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Factoring Expressions
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Read each question carefully and factor the expressions by finding the greatest common factor (GCF).
1. To factor an expression, you find the of the terms.
2. The GCF of 12x + 18 is .
Factor the following expressions:
3. 5x + 20
4. 6y - 24
5. Which expression is the factored form of 8a + 12?
a
2(4a + 6)
b
4(2a + 3)
c
8(a + 12)
d
12(a + 1)
6. The factored form of 10m - 15 is 5(2m - 3).
T
True
F
False
7. A rectangular garden has an area represented by the expression 9x + 27. If the width of the garden is 9, what is the expression for the length?