Identify the greatest common factor Then factor the expressi

Identify the greatest common factor. Then factor the expression. 3x^2 y^4+6x^3 y^3

Solution

The greatest common factor between 3x² and 6x³ is 3x² as 6x³ = (2x)(3x²). Also, the greatest common factor between y⁴ and y³ is y³ as y⁴ = y* y³ . Then the greatest common factor between 3x²y⁴ and 6x³y³ is 3x²y³

Thus, 3x²y⁴ + 6x³ y³ = 3x² y³ ( y + 2x).