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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Factoring Polynomials: GCF

Question 5 • Common Core Algebra I B-IC

What is the GCF of 48m5n and 81m2n2?

Answer
A
3mn
B
3m2n
C
48m2n
D
129m5n2

Explanation

The greatest common factor of 48 and 81 is 3. For each variable, use the smaller exponent: m² is common to m⁵ and m², and n is common to n and n². Therefore, the GCF is 3m²n, which is choice B.

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