1. Factoring the GCF from Polynomials

2. Factoring the GCF from a polynomial
Multiplied form
Factored form

3. Factoring the GCF from a polynomial
To determine the GCF of two (or more) monomials:
List the prime factors of each term.
Multiply the factors that both terms have in common.
Now watch this video and record the example in your notes: Example 1

4. Factoring the GCF from a polynomial
To factor the GCF from a polynomial:
Identify the GCF
Divide each original term by the GCF.
Write your answer as GCF(New Polynomial)
Now watch these videos and record the examples in your notes:
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4

5. Factoring the GCF from a polynomial