Common Factor Algebraic Expressions

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What is a common factor?

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A common factor is a number or expression that divides two or more numbers or expressions without leaving a remainder.

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Determine the common factor of 5b² and 10b².

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5b²

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Find the common factor of 3x and 6x.

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3x

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Find the common factor of 2xy and 4xy.

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2xy

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What is the common factor of 4a² and 8a²?

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4a²

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Identify the common factor of 3y² and 6y².

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3y²

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How do you find the common factor of two algebraic expressions?

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To find the common factor, identify the greatest common divisor of the coefficients and the lowest power of the common variables.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number or expression that can divide two or more numbers or expressions without leaving a remainder.

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Determine the common factor of 12m and 18m.

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6m

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Find the common factor of 8p² and 20p².

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4p²