mathematical factor; algebraic divisor
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factor (of a polynomial); algebraic divisor
Mathematical term used specifically in algebra. Distinct from 因子, which is a more general term for "factor."
Zài在
dài代
shù数
zhōng中
，
yīn因
shì式
fēn分
jiě解
shì是
yī一
gè个
zhòng重
yào要
de的
jì技
qiǎo巧
。
In algebra, factoring is an important technique.
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22
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shì是
zhè这
gè个
duō多
xiàng项
shì式
de的
yī一
gè个
yīn因
shì式
。
(x-2) is a factor of this polynomial.
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Xún寻
zhǎo找
gōng公
yīn因
shì式
kě可
yǐ以
bāng帮
zhù助
wǒ我
men们
jiǎn简
huà化
fēn分
shù数
。
Finding common factors can help us simplify fractions.
Lǎo老
shī师
jiào教
wǒ我
men们
rú如
hé何
tí提
qǔ取
gōng公
yīn因
shì式
。
The teacher taught us how to factor out common factors.