Question

Factoring - GFC of -8x^{7}+24x^{6}+12x^{5}

Answer 1

Below in bold.

Explanation:

GCF of -8, 24 and 12

= -4

GCF of x^7, x^6 and x^5

= x^5

Required GCF is -4x^5

and factors are

-4x^5( 2x^2 - 6x - 3)