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Factoring Polynomials Completely

Question 10 • Common Core Algebra I B-IC

What is the greatest common factor of the terms in the polynomial 3x3 – 3x2 – 18x?

Answer
A
3
B
3x
C
3x2
D
3x3

Explanation

The coefficients 3, −3, and −18 have a greatest common factor of 3. The smallest power of x appearing in all three terms is x¹, so the greatest common factor is 3x. Thus, the correct choice is 3x.

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