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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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.