Find the greatest common factor.

 

 

 

The greatest common factor (GCF) of and is ⬜

(Simplify your answer. Use positive exponents only.)

 

Example 6: Factor out the GCF and simplify the answer. 4x(2x +5) - 8x2 (2x+5) The GCF is (make sure you choose the smallest exponents) Example 7: Factor out the GCF and simplify the answer. 6x3)(7x1)2) Page I 6 Paee 13 of 33

Factor out the GCF and simplify the answer. 12 (5x^2 + 4)^3 (3x - 2)^3 + 30x (3x - 2)^4 (5x^2 - 4)^2 This expression has ___ terms. The coefficient (number part) of each term is divisible by ___. Although the second term has an x, the first term does not, so x is not a common factor. The GCF is ___. Now pull out the GCF and divide each term by it. Simplify what is left in the parentheses.

Simplify the given expression and write as a single fraction. Factor the numerator and 3(2/x + 3) - 8 3(2/x + 3) - 8 = (Factor completely. Simplify your answer. Use positive exponents only.)