Question

whats the greastest common factor (GCF)
12x^7 and 4x^5

Answer 1

Look for a common factor in each term. Something that will divide evenly in both terms.

Answer 2

The variable X is raised to some power in each term, so it is for sure we can divide each term by x^?

Answer 3

Both 12 and 4 have common factors, what is the largest number that will divide evenly into both 4 and 12?

Answer 4

After some serious consideration you will eventually come to a conclusion that \[x ^{5}\]
and 4 or the greatest common factor giving you:\[4x ^{5}(3x ^{2}+1)\]