Question

FACTOR THE GCF

y(x^2+2)+3(x^2+2)

Answer 1

`Greatest \ Common \ Factor \ (GCF) = x^2+2`


`The \ largest \ number \ that \ divides \ evenly \ into`
`\ y(x^2+2) \ and \ 3(x^2+2) \ is \ 1.`


`Highest \ degree \ of \ y is none \ because, y \ is \ not \ in \ every \ term`


`Highest \ degree \ of \ x^2+2 \ is \ x^2+2`


`Factor \ out \ the \ GCF`


`(x^2+2) (y(x^2+2))/(x^2+2) + (3(x^2+2))/(x^2+2)`


`Simplify \ each \ term \ in \ parentheses`


`(x^2+2)(y+3)`

Answer 2

`y(x^2+2)+3(x^2+2)=(x^2+2)(y+3)`