Question

100x^2y^5 40x^3y^2
Find the GCF
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Answer 1

100x^2y^5 and 40x^3y^2
Factor out common terms first.

`Common \ terms \ are: \ 20 \ in \ 100 \ and \ 40. \\ x^2 \ in \ x^2 \ and \ x^3 \\ y^2 \ in \ y^5 \ and \ y^2. \\ So \ GCD=20x^2y^2`

Answer: GCD= 20 x² y²