SOLUTION: I need to factor out the greatest common factor 7x^6-14x^5+49x^4 would it be x^4(2x-7)^2? Any help would be appreciated!

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Question 146879: I need to factor out the greatest common factor 7x^6-14x^5+49x^4
would it be x^4(2x-7)^2?
Any help would be appreciated!

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7x%5E6-14x%5E5%2B49x%5E4 Start with the given expression


The GCF is 7x%5E4


7x%5E4%28x%5E2-2x%2B7%29 Factor out the GCF 7x%5E4