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Factor the following polynomials by finding a GCF.

Factor the following polynomials by finding a GCF.-example-1
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Answer:

5mn(2m + 6n + 1)

Explanation:

Look at the coefficients (the numbers): 10, 30, 5

The greatest common factor of 10, 30, and 5 is 5.

Now look at the variable parts of the three terms.

Start with the variable m.

There is m², m, and m.

The GCF of m², m, and m is m.

Now look at the variable n.

There is n, n², n.

The GCF on n, n², and n is n.

The GCF for the entire polynomial is 5mn.

Now we factor out 5mn from all terms.

To factor out 5mn, you divide each term by the GCF, 5mn.

10m²n + 30mn² + 5mn = 5mn(2m + 6n + 1)

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