factor
noun
one of the elements contributing to a particular result or situation.
factorable
-
a word derived from
factor.
Example Sentences
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For example, and don’t have a common factor, but the whole polynomial is still factorable:
From Textbooks ● Dec. 21, 2021
The same method also works for equations that are not readily factorable.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 10, 2020
A polynomial is factorable, but it is not a perfect square trinomial or a difference of two squares.
From Textbooks ● Feb. 13, 2015
If the terms of a polynomial do not have a GCF, does that mean it is not factorable?
From Textbooks ● Feb. 13, 2015
Because the quadratic is not easily factorable in this case, we solve for the intercepts by first rewriting the quadratic in standard form.
From Textbooks ● Feb. 13, 2015
