GCF and LCM of Monomials

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What does GCF stand for in mathematics?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, which is the largest positive integer that divides each of the given integers without leaving a remainder.

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What does LCM stand for in mathematics?

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LCM stands for Least Common Multiple, which is the smallest positive integer that is a multiple of each of the given integers.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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To find the GCF of two numbers, list the factors of each number, identify the common factors, and select the largest one.

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How do you find the LCM of two numbers?

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To find the LCM of two numbers, list the multiples of each number, identify the common multiples, and select the smallest one.

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term, which can be a number, a variable, or a product of numbers and variables.

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What is the GCF of 12 and 18?

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The GCF of 12 and 18 is 6.

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What is the LCM of 4 and 5?

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The LCM of 4 and 5 is 20.

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How do you find the GCF of monomials?

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To find the GCF of monomials, identify the GCF of the coefficients and the lowest power of each variable present in the monomials.

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What is the GCF of 8x^2 and 12x^3?

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The GCF of 8x^2 and 12x^3 is 4x^2.

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What is the LCM of 6x and 9x^2?

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The LCM of 6x and 9x^2 is 18x^2.