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(2x3)(x+5)(2x-3)(x+5)

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Expression
Math glossaryExpression
2x+32x+3

A mathematical phrase without a top-level equality or inequality claim.

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Equivalent expressions
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2(x+3)=2x+62(x+3)=2x+6

Expressions with the same value on their shared domain.

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Variable
Math glossaryVariable
xx

A symbol whose value may vary or be unknown.

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Domain
Math glossaryDomain
domf\operatorname{dom}f

The set of permitted input values.

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Factor
Math glossaryFactor
(x2)(x+3)(x-2)(x+3)

A quantity multiplied as part of a product.

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