What are Monomial Factors of Polynomials?
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Jul 2, 2018
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Explanation:
A polynomial is factored completely when it is expressed as a product of one or more polynomials that cannot be factored further.
Not all polynomials can be factored. To factor a polynomial completely: Identify and factor out the greatest common monomial factor
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Break down every term into prime factors.
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Look for factors that appear in every single term to determine the GCF.
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Factor the GCF out from every term in front of parentheses and group the remnants inside the parentheses.
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Multiply each term to simplify.
Few examples are given below to find the GCF.