SOLUTION: I need to know this it says find the GCF of the terms of each polynomial. 4n4 + 6n3 -8n2 please let me know what it should be.. Thank You Eddie

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Question 132856: I need to know this it says find the GCF of the terms of each polynomial.
4n4 + 6n3 -8n2
please let me know what it should be..
Thank You Eddie

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the GCF of the terms of each polynomial.
4n^4 + 6n^3 -8n^2
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GCF of the coefficients: 2 because it is the largest factor that divides 4,6,& 8
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GCF of the n's: n^2 because it is the largest factor that divides n^4,n^3, and n^2
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Final Answer: 2n^2
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Cheers,
Stan H