SOLUTION: Explain the difference between a term and a factor. Use examples to support your explanations.

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Question 705800: Explain the difference between a term and a factor. Use examples to support your explanations.

Answer by lynnlo(4176) About Me  (Show Source):
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A TERM IS A COMBINATION OF POSITIVE,OR NEGATIVE CONSTANTS
AND VARIABLES THAT ARE ADDED TOGETHER
EXAMPLE:
3X^2-5X^2
A FACTOR IS A CONSTANT OR A VARIABLE THAT ARE MULTIPLIED TOGETHER
EXAMPLE:
X^2-16=(X+4)(X-4)