How do we find the greatest common factor of a polynomial? Demonstrate the process with an example, showing your work. When finding the greatest common factor of a polynomial, can it ever be larger than the smallest coefficient? Can it ever be smaller than the smallest coefficient?

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anonymous · Answer

Provide the example u would like to use.

anonymous · Answer

Try and determine a polynomial you'd like to you. For example: 4x^2 + 8x - 2.
The greatest common factor can be smaller than the coefficient or sometimes even the same number as the greatest coefficient.