Question

find the greatest common factor for the group of terms -18a^3,3a^5

Answer 1

3a^3

Answer 2

5

Answer 3

Always look at the constant terms, and the algebraic terms SEPERATELY. Makes it a hell of a lot easier to find factors.

And always remember that a^2, a^3, a^4, a^5 etc are all just a multiplied by itself, so make sure you take the highest power possible :)

Using that:
The highest common factor is indeed 3a^3.

Answer 4

@Khu052, It's SEPARATELY. :D

Answer 5

oh. shrug. lol. Not the english section. :P

Answer 6

Hahah. Just saying. :P