Question 138941: How do I factor out the greatest common factor?
2x^5-14x^4+16X^3
I start by doing the following I think!
2x(x^4-7x^3+8x^2) Now what? I don't know how to take past this point?
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! How do I factor out the greatest common factor?
2x^5-14x^4+16X^3
I start by doing the following I think!
2x(x^4-7x^3+8x^2) Now what?
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You factored out "2" because it is the largest number that divided 2,-14 and 16.
What is the largest number that divides x^5, x^4, and x^3 ?
It is x^3, so you need to factor out x^3 to get:
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2x^3(x^2-7x+4)
Now you are finished.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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