Polynomials greatest common factor

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What is a polynomial?

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents, combined using addition, subtraction, and multiplication.

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What is the degree of a polynomial?

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The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of the variable in the expression.

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF of two or more numbers or terms is the largest number or term that divides each of them without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCF of polynomials?

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To find the GCF of polynomials, factor each polynomial and identify the common factors, then multiply them together.

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Factor the polynomial: 5k^3 + 7k^2 + k

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k(5k^2 + 7k + 1)

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Factor the polynomial: 12x + 9

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3(4x + 3)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the GCF of 12t^3 + 30t^2 + 48t?

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6t

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Factor the polynomial: 24c^5 - 12c^3

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12c^3(2c^2 - 1)

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Factor the polynomial: 2n^2 - 8n^3

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2n^2(1 - 4n)

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What is the difference between a monomial and a polynomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term, while a polynomial can have multiple terms.