Factoring Using a Greatest Common Factor

Find the greatest common factor of
6x⁴y³ - 12x⁴y² + 6x³y²

• 6

• 6xy

• 6x³y²

• 6x⁹y⁶

What is the GCF of 10a²b³ and 20a²b²?

• 20a²b³

• 10a²b³

• 20ab²

• 10a²b²

• A

• B

• C

• D

Factor Completely. Hint: Look for the GCF first.

• 3y(y² + 6y + 8)

• 3y²(y + 4)(y + 2)

• 3y(y + 4)(y + 2)

• 3(y + 4)(y + 2)

• A

• B

• C

• D

• D

• A

• B

• C

• A

• B

• C

• D

Factor Completely. (Hint: Look for a GCF first)

• 2x²(2x + 1)(x - 4)

• 2x²(2x² - 7x - 4)

• 2x²(2x - 1)(x + 4)

• 2x²(2x - 1)(x - 4)

• A

• B

• C

• D

Factor Completely. Hint: Take out the GCF first.

• 2(5x - 2)(5x + 3)

• 2(5x + 2)(5x - 3)

• 2x(5x + 2)(5x - 3)

• 2(5x - 2)(5x - 3)