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GPA 14-7
14-7 Factoring Polynomials using the GCF (Greatest Common Factor)
*To factor a polynomial means to find the factors one multiplies together to get the polynomial. The factors allow us to
solve equations using polynomials!
Ex. 1: Find the GCF.
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Ex. 2: Factor using the GCF.
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STEPS:
1) GCF of coefficients
2) GCF of each variable (smallest exponent)
3) Put GCF out front of parentheses that contains the polynomial
4) Divide every term in polynomial by GCF
HW: GAI 10-2 Homework Practice Worksheet; Worksheet 265