factoring

Breaking into parts

Factoring is breaking something into its constituent parts.

In mathematics, factoring a number means finding which numbers multiply together to produce it: factoring 12 gives 2 × 2 × 3.

Factoring an algebraic expression finds simpler expressions that multiply to form the original.

In finance, factoring is selling accounts receivable to a third party at a discount for immediate cash.

algebraic

polynomial

Expression with variable terms

expression · equation · coefficient · variable · term · grouping · perfect square · root · zero · simplify

arithmetic

prime

Readying for action

least common multiple · product · multiplication · integer · whole number · divisible · multiple · quotient · dividend · remainder

financial

invoice

Itemized billing statement

liquidity · advance · collateral · discount · non-recourse · recourse · debtor · creditor · asset-based · funding

decomposition

breakdown

Failure or decomposition

enzyme · oxidation · reduction · metabolism · catabolism · degradation · bacteria · fungi · organic · respiration

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mathematical operation

factoringexpanding

Growing in scope

distributing · expansion · distribution · multiplication

analytical approach

factoringsynthesizing

Combining elements into unity

combining · integrating · aggregating · consolidating · composing

Phrases
Family

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