factor (algebra)

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In algebra, certain kinds of polynomials (expressions consisting of several or many terms) can be factorized using their common factors. Brackets are put into an expression, and the common factor is sought. For example, the factors of 2a² + 6ab are 2a and a + 3b, since 2a² + 6ab = 2a(a + 3b). This rearrangement is called factorization.

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