Factoring – Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

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Factoring – Greatest Common Factor (GCF) The Greatest Common Factor (GCF) is the highest number and/or variable combination that can be divided into a set of terms. Example 1: Find the GCF between 10 and 15 Example 2: Find the GCF between x3 and x7 Example 3: Find the GCF between 24x2 and 32xy2

Factoring – Greatest Common Factor (GCF) How to factor a Polynomial Using GCF: Determine what the GCF will be. List it on the left side of the problem Divide each original term by the GCF. List each quotient in ( ) 2x3y4 + 8x2y5