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Factor the following completely:
1) 5x2 2) 14x2y3
GCF of 12 and 18 GCF = 6
GCF of coefficients = 6
Common variable(s) : only have one x in common
GCMF = 6x
GCF of Coefficients = 7
Common variable factors : two x’s
GCMF = 7x2
Find GCMF of 24x2y3 and 36x3y
GCF of coefficients = 12
Common variable factors : two x’s and one y
GCMF = 12x2y
3(5x2 – 3)
Factor 2) 15a – 25b + 20
1) 28a3-12a2 GCMF = 5
GCMF = 4a2
Factored Form
Factored Form
5(3a-5b+4)
4a2(7a – 3)