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Find the Greatest Common Factor of 3a^2+9

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The GCF of 3a^2 + 9 is 3.

Factor for 3a^2 + 9
3a^2 + 9 = 3(a2 + 3)

Answer:3(a2+3)
User Wayne B
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Answer:

3

Explanation:

We are given that an expression


3a^2+9

We have to find the greatest common factor of
3a^2+9

In order to find the GCF we will find the factor of each term


3a^2=3* a* a


9=3* 3

The common factor in both terms is 3.

Hence, greatest common factor of
3a^2+9 is 3.

Answer: 3

User Rajmohan
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