How to factor out the GCF of a binomial

The video tutorial explains how to find the greatest common factor (GCF) of numbers and variables. It begins with an introduction to the concept of GCF and discusses the process of identifying common factors between numbers. The tutorial then covers the factorization of variables with exponents, explaining how to determine the largest variable that divides both terms. The lesson concludes with a final factorization example, emphasizing the importance of identifying the greatest common factor in mathematical expressions.

What is the greatest common factor of 12 and 16?

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 2

Which of the following is the largest variable factor in the expression X^2 and X^3?

• X

• X^2

• X^3

• 1

When factoring out the greatest common factor, what operation is primarily used?

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

In the expression 4X^2 * 3 + 4X, what is the greatest common factor?

• 3

• 4X^2

• X

• 4

What is the result of dividing X^3 by X^2?

• X^3

• 1

• X^2

• X