Factoring Out the GCFThe first thing to try, every single time, before anything…9th GradeFind the largest factor common to every termand take it outside a bracket.6x² + 9x = 3x(2x + 3)6x² + 9x3x(2x + 3)3 divides both; x is in both.4x³ − 8x²4x²(x − 2)Take the highest power common to all.5x + 105(x + 2)Numbers only — no variable in common.x² + xx(x + 1)Do not lose the 1. x ÷ x = 1, not 0.THE COMMON MISTAKE✗ x² + x = x(x)✓ x² + x = x(x + 1)Dividing x by x gives 1, not nothing. Check by expanding back.Always expand your answer to check. It takes three seconds andcatches everything.Factoring Out the GCFwww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 9th Grade

Factoring Out the GCF

The first thing to try, every single time, before anything else.

How to use it

Always look for a common factor first. It makes every later method easier.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
9th Grade
Ages
14–15
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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