6-12 Mathematics Grade-Level Expectations

Examples: Factor: In this polynomial the only variable in common to all is x. The two is also common to all terms. Therefore, this is as far as the polynomial can be factored. Factor: The common variable is x, and the smallest . exponent is 1. The common multiple is 2. Therefore, the greatest common factor is 2x. You can also look at it this way: ................
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