Problem

Factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) from the polynomial 12x336x2+24x.

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Finally, write down the polynomial with the GCF factored out. The factored form of the polynomial is 12x(x23x+2).

Steps

Step 1 :First, find out the GCF of the coefficients and the variables separately. The GCF of the coefficients 12, 36, and 24 is 12. The GCF of the variables x3, x2, and x, which are the powers of x, is x.

Step 2 :So, the GCF of the polynomial 12x336x2+24x is 12x.

Step 3 :Then, divide each term of the polynomial by the GCF. We get 12x3/12x=x2, 36x2/12x=3x, and 24x/12x=2.

Step 4 :Finally, write down the polynomial with the GCF factored out. The factored form of the polynomial is 12x(x23x+2).

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