We've developed a function called factor that knows how to factor most
polynomial-type expressions. This means figuring out, for example, that
$4x^2-4x-3$ is equal to $(2x+1)(2x-3)$.
The factor function here is use a lot like the algebra function
from this past lesson.
answer=factor("your-math-expression")
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Now you try. Try factoring just about any expression you can find in your algebra book, and see what you get.
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This example will factor $4x^2-4x-3$. You might also try factoring:
$9x^2+21$
$t^3-3t^2+t-3$
$u^2+u-56$
$12x^2-5x-2$
$10b^2-38b+24$
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