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  • 13-02-2020
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Factor out the GCF from the terms of the polynomial-2x^5-6x^3-16x^2

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altavistard
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  • 18-02-2020

Answer:

(-1x^3 - 3x - 8)(2x^2)

Step-by-step explanation:

Note how x^2 is a factor of all three terms of this polynomial.  Also, 2 is a factor of those three terms.  Thus, the GCF is 2x^2.

Dividing -2x^5-6x^3-16x^2 by 2x^2, we get:

(-1x^3 - 3x - 8)(2x^2) (the polynomial in factored form)

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