Factor the Expression Completely

question 101

Short Answer

Factor the expression completely. Look first for the greatest common factor.

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Definitions:

Sexual orientation discrimination

Unfair treatment or prejudice against individuals based on their sexual orientation, violating the principle of equality.

Harassment lawsuit

Legal action initiated because of unwelcome and discriminatory conduct in the workplace or other environments, leading to a hostile setting.

Heightened scrutiny standard

A legal standard applied by courts to review and evaluate the constitutionality of certain laws, particularly those that involve potential discrimination.

Intermediate scrutiny

A standard of judicial review that applies to classifications based on gender or legitimacy, requiring the law to serve an important government objective in a way that is substantially related to that objective.