gcf: greatest common factor
So what is it???
Greatest: biggest, largest
Common: the same
Factor: a number that divides into another number
Greatest: biggest, largest
Common: the same
Factor: a number that divides into another number
The GCF of 2 or more #'s can be found two different ways...
Look below...huh...why is there an X and Y?!? Is this confusing? The X and Y represent numbers so we have to include them in the GCF!!!
Answer to the problem above: The GCF is 4xy
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Here is an example...of how to use the GCF with numbers and X's (variables) to help simplify your ideas.
Answer to the problem above: x + 2
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Question:
Can you figure out the GCF for 140, 900, and 3000???
Can you figure out the GCF for 140, 900, and 3000???