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Factoring Polynomials Completely

Question 5 • FL-1200700-Mathematics for College Algebra MIS

What is the greatest common factor of the terms in the polynomial 4x4 – 32x3 – 60x2?

Answer
A
4
B
4x
C
4x2
D
4x3

Explanation

The greatest common factor of the coefficients 4, 32, and 60 is 4. The smallest exponent of x in the terms x⁴, x³, and x² is 2, so the greatest common factor is 4x², choice C.

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