SOLUTION: can someone help me? Which of the following is the greatest common factor of the terms {{{48s^5t^3u^2 and (40s^3tu^4)}}}? a) {{{6s^2t^2u}}} b) {{{8s^2t^2u}}} c) {{{6s^3tu}}} d)

Algebra ->  Quadratic Equations and Parabolas -> SOLUTION: can someone help me? Which of the following is the greatest common factor of the terms {{{48s^5t^3u^2 and (40s^3tu^4)}}}? a) {{{6s^2t^2u}}} b) {{{8s^2t^2u}}} c) {{{6s^3tu}}} d)      Log On


   

Question 40096: can someone help me? Which of the following is the greatest common factor of the terms 48s%5E5t%5E3u%5E2+and+%2840s%5E3tu%5E4%29?
a) 6s%5E2t%5E2u
b) 8s%5E2t%5E2u
c) 6s%5E3tu
d) 8s%5E3tu%5E2
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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The GCF of 48s^5t^3u^2 and 40s^3tu^4
must be the combination of the greatest common factors
of each of the pieces...
so it must be
8s^3tu^2
Choice d.