What should always be the first step you take when factoring an expression? Make an X.
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Look for a Greatest Common Factor.
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Look for 2 values that multiply to the top value of the X and add to the bottom value.
Multiply the a value times the c value.
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Three baby penguins and their father were sitting on an iceberg 0.50.50, point, 5 meters above the surface of the water. the father dove down 4.74.74, point, 7 meters from the iceberg into the water to catch dinner for his kids. what is the father penguin's position relative to the surface of the water?