SOLUTION: -3x-5xy+2x^2 What is the greatest common factor and how do I find it please

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Question 1184878: -3x-5xy+2x^2
What is the greatest common factor and how do I find it please

Answer by ikleyn(52874)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The greatest common factor is x .


You find it by looking at the three terms/(addents), from left to right.




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