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-7m²-10m+17
common factor

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Answer:

Greatest common factor of 17

So, the prime factors of 45 are 3, 3, and 5. The Greatest Common Factor is the greatest number that is common (that is, in both lists). It is 17. Since 17 is a factor of itself and of 51 -- which is 3 x 17 -- then the greatest possible common factor is 17!

Explanation:

Add and subtract the second term to the expression and factor by grouping.

- (m - 1 )( 7m + 17 )

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