Factor

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Factor

solomonzelman · Answer

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=+factor

mathslover · Answer

Factor - According to The Free dictionary means 

 (Mathematics) maths
a. one of two or more integers or polynomials whose product is a given integer or polynomial: 2 and 3 are factors of 6.
b. an integer or polynomial that can be exactly divided into another integer or polynomial: 1, 2, 3, and 6 are all factors of 6.

mathslover · Answer

I hope that helps! ;)

solomonzelman · Answer

Also, there can be factoring into imaginary numbers, like       $\large\color{green}{ \rm a^2+b^2=(a+bi)(a-bi) }$

solomonzelman · Answer

What is exactly the question ?

mathslover · Answer

That's a right point Solomon. I think, Goformit100, wants to know what does factor actually means.

mathslover · Answer

Just to make everything clear - The all above was a joke. So, don't take it seriously @goformit100 , if in case I have hurt your feelings, I'm sorry.

goformit100 · Answer

$$x^2 + x - (a+1)(a+2)$$

mathslover · Answer

Okay, I see.

x(x+1) - (a+1)(a+2) 

this looks good!