2x2y
Looks like 16a2b4
Yes.
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.
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)
The GCF is 2x^2y.
16a2b4
The GCF of the coefficients and constants i 1. The GCF of the variables is also 1.
The GCF is 4x.
The GCF is 5x2
Looks like 16a2b4
The "floating" minus sign suggests that there is a term missing. GCF(16a4b4, 32a3b5) = 16a3b4
The GCF is 4x4
44x^6 not 44x6 and 8x^5 not 8x5, my bad
The GCF is x6y3
2x3y2
Divide the GCF into each to get the other factors.