You split the current values into a common factor, in this case the greatest common factor (hence "GCF").
e.g. 24x + 144x = 12x (2 + 12)
2x2y
Yes.
Looks like 16a2b4
The GCF is 3d2, leaving 2d2 3d 4
The first step in factoring any polynomial is to identify and factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) from all the terms. This simplifies the polynomial and makes it easier to see potential further factorizations. Once the GCF is factored out, you can then look for other factoring techniques, such as grouping, using special formulas, or applying the quadratic formula if applicable.
The GCF is 2.
16a2b4
Conventionally, it is a numerical coefficient multiplied by the highest power of the variable in the polynomial.
The GCF is x6y3
2x3y2
Divide the GCF into each to get the other factors.
The GCF of 12x and 20x to the fourth power is 4x
The GCF is 4x4
44x^6 not 44x6 and 8x^5 not 8x5, my bad
2x2y
No.
The GCF of 20 and 4 is 4. That factors to 4(5x - 1)