Factoring – Common Binomial Factor When factoring out the greatest common factor (GCF), sometimes there is a common binomial factor. In the following expression … … the common factor is the binomial
Example 1: 1.Common numerical factor: 2.Common variable: Therefore, the common factor is 3.Common binomial:
Finish the problem by asking what the common factor would be multiplied by to get the correct term in the original expression.
Example 2: 1.Common numerical factor: 2.Common variable a: 3.Common binomial: Therefore, the common factor is