Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
factorize
verb
/ˈfaktəˌrīz/
Definition
To express a mathematical expression as a product of its factors.
Examples
- The teacher showed the students how to factorize quadratics.
- To solve the equation, we need to factorize it first.
- Factorizing polynomials can simplify complex problems.
Meaning
Factorizing involves breaking down an equation or expression into simpler components, called factors, that when multiplied together give the original expression.
Synonyms
- Decompose
- Factor
- Break down
