Factoring polynomials

lanaya

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factor out the greatest common factor: 2x^3-6x^4y
and -12x^4+4x^3y-3x^2y^2
 
lanaya said:
factor out the greatest common factor: 2x^3-6x^4y
and -12x^4+4x^3y-3x^2y^2
Please show us your work, indicating exactly where you are stuck - so that we know where to begin to help you.
 
lanaya said:
factor out the greatest common factor: 2x^3-6x^4y
and -12x^4+4x^3y-3x^2y^2

The GCF of the first binomial is 2x^3, and of the second, x^3, so the GCF of both is x^3.
 
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