Find the GCF of n^3 t^2 and nt^4. I need help.

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whpalmer4 · Answer

GCF = greatest common factor

We can find this by writing out the factoring of each quantity and comparing them

$$n^3t^2 = n*n*n*t*t$$$$nt^4 = n*t*t*t*t$$
Now, what is the largest number of $n$s that can be found in both factorings?
Similarly, what is the largest number of $t$s that can be found in both factorings?
Multiply those together and you have the GCF.

To clarify, if you decide that the largest number of $n$s is 4, you would multiply $n^4$, not just a $4$...

landon34 · Answer

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I'm back...

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ok

whpalmer4 · Answer

So, what is the answer?

landon34 · Answer

lemme read over your explanation. then Ill try to solve.

whpalmer4 · Answer

seems like you could have done that without me being here...

landon34 · Answer

ok I found out, thank you.

whpalmer4 · Answer

What is the answer?

whpalmer4 · Answer

@Landon34 if you want help, come back

landon34 · Answer

ok.

landon34 · Answer

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landon34 · Answer

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landon34 · Answer

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