GCF of Polynomials

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest positive integer that divides all the given numbers without leaving a remainder.

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List the factors of 12.

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1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12

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How do you factor the expression 2n² - 8n³?

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2n²(1 - 4n) is the factored form.

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What are the factors of 25?

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1, 5, 25

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Factor the expression 18a² - 15a.

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3a(6a - 5) is the factored form.

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Find the GCF of 6x⁴y³, -12x⁴y², and 6x³y².

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The GCF is 6x³y².

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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.

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What does it mean to factor a polynomial?

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Factoring a polynomial means expressing it as a product of its factors.

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What is the difference between a factor and a multiple?

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A factor is a number that divides another number evenly, while a multiple is the result of multiplying a number by an integer.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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List the factors of both numbers and identify the largest factor they have in common.