SOLUTION: are terms and factors the same thing? why or why not?

SOLUTION: are terms and factors the same thing? why or why not?

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Question 49260: are terms and factors the same thing? why or why not?
Answer by jake_6233(74) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Terms and factors are most definitely NOT the same thing. Factors multiplied together Terms invove adding or subtracting two polynomials. If you need a more detailed explaination please let me know.
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