Problem

Factor out the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) from the polynomial 12x3y+18x2y2+24x4y3

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Finally, write the factored form of the polynomial. It is the GCF times the result of step 2. 6x2y(2x+3y+4x2y2).

Steps

Step 1 :First, identify the GCF of the coefficients and the variable terms. The GCF of the coefficients 12, 18, and 24 is 6. The GCF of the variable terms x3y,x2y2,x4y3 is x2y.

Step 2 :Next, divide each term of the polynomial by the GCF. 12x3y6x2y=2x,18x2y26x2y=3y,24x4y36x2y=4x2y2.

Step 3 :Finally, write the factored form of the polynomial. It is the GCF times the result of step 2. 6x2y(2x+3y+4x2y2).

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