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What is the greatest common factor of the expression 12x^4+18x^2

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The greatest common factor of this expression is 6x², because 6x could be divided from 12x⁴ and from 18x².

I'll just factor the expression to show you :

12x⁴ + 18x²

6x²(2x²+3x)

So, once again, your greatest common factor is 6x²

~Hope I helped!~
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