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Factoring Polynomials: GCF

Question 12 • Common Core Algebra I B-IC

Which term can be used in the blank of 36x3−22x2−__ so the greatest common factor of the resulting polynomial is 2x? Select two options.24xy12x2444y

Answer
A
2
B
4xy
C
12x
D
24
E
44y

Explanation

The first two terms, 36x³ and −22x², have a common factor of 2x². To make the greatest common factor exactly 2x, the missing term must include x but not x², and its coefficient must keep the coefficient GCF at 2. Both 4xy and 12x meet these conditions, so the correct choices are 4xy and 12x.

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