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Factor the expression $x^2 - 9$.
$x^2 - 9$ can be factored as $(x - 3)(x + 3)$ using the difference of squares.
What is the first step in factoring a polynomial?
The first step is to look for the greatest common factor (GCF) among the terms.
Factor the expression $3x^2 - 12$.
The expression factors to $3(x^2 - 4)$, which can further be factored to $3(x - 2)(x + 2)$ using the difference of squares.
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