Answer
The correct choice of the words given is: smallest
Work Step by Step
The reason why it needs to be the number raised to the smallest exponent is so that the GCF also goes into that number/the number is divisible by the GCF.
Prealgebra (7th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321955048
ISBN 13:
978-0-32195-504-3
Chapter 10 - Section 10.4 - Introduction to Factoring Polynomials - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 722: 3
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