SOLUTION: factor out the lowest common factor, y^8 -16y^5 I have to factor out the LCF but is there a common factor, i don't think there is one? If there is one, help!

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Question 339131: factor out the lowest common factor,
y^8 -16y^5
I have to factor out the LCF but is there a common factor, i don't think there is one? If there is one, help!

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Both terms have a factor of y.