Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 5 - Section 5.4 - Factoring Trinomials - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 360: 2

Answer

Greatest common factor

Work Step by Step

When factoring polynomials, the greatest common factor must be factored out first. The missing expression in the given statement is the $\underline{\text{greatest common factor}}$.
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