Learn how to factor out the GCF of a trinomial

The video tutorial explains how to identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of numbers and variables. It begins by finding the largest number that divides given numbers evenly, followed by identifying the largest variable power that divides given terms. The tutorial concludes with dividing each term by the GCF, applying the rules of exponents to simplify the expression.

What is the greatest common factor of the numbers 8, 6, and 12?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which variable power is used to find the GCF of M^4, M^3, and M^2?

• M^4

• M^3

• M^1

• M^2

When dividing exponents, what operation is performed on the powers?

• Multiply

• Divide

• Subtract

• Add

What is the result of dividing 8 by 2 in the context of the GCF?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

What does M^0 equal in the context of simplifying expressions?

• Undefined

• 0

• 1

• M