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What is the greatest common factor of the polynomial below? 8x^2-4x

What is the greatest common factor of the polynomial below? 8x^2-4x-example-1
User Mtrbean
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Answer:

A

Explanation:

8x² - 4x

Factor out the greatest common factor.

4x(2x) - 4x(1)

4x(2x - 1)

The greatest common factor of the polynomial is 4x.

User Bo Jeanes
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Answer:

4x

Explanation:

8x^2 = 2*2*2 *x*x

4x = 2*2 *x

The greatest common factor is 2*2*x = 4x

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