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Find the greatest common factor of 15x2y³ and -18x³yz.

User Leo Lei
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First, take a look at the numbers.

GCF of 15 and -18 = 3

Then, look at the variables.

GCF of (x^2)(y^3) and (x^3)(y)(z) = (x^2)(y)

Lastly, combine the two expressions

GCF = 3(x^2)(y)

Answer: 3(x^2)(y)

Hope this helps!

User Buomsoo Kim
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Answer:

GCF=3
x^(2)y

Explanation:

User Tokabi
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