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Marcia claims that the GCF for (2x2 + 4xy + 8xy4) is 8x2y4. Explain if she correct or not. If she is correct, justify her claim. If she is not correct, explain her error and state the correct GCF.
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Marcia claims that the GCF for (2x2 + 4xy + 8xy4) is 8x2y4.

Explain if she correct or not. If she is correct, justify her claim. If she is not correct, explain her error and state the correct GCF.

User Cosmina Palade
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she is incorrect

the GCF of 2, 4 and 8 is 2 (not 8 has she has written)

the GCF of x2, xy and xy4 is x not x2y4

Correct GCF of the 3 terms is 2x


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