Question

3x^8+6x^7-9x^6+6x^5

what is the greatest common factor
& what is the answer help me please

Answer 1

Greatest common factor is the factor that is common to all terms.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

First look at the number part (the coefficients). What is the greatest common factor of 3, 6, -9, and 6?
3 = 3
6 = 2 * 3
-9 = -1 * 3 * 3
6 = 2 * 3
What factor do they all have in common?

Answer 4

Then look at the variable parts: x^8, x^7, x^6, x^5
How many x's do they all have in common?