Question

factor out the greatest common factor. if the greatest common factor is 1, just retype the polynomial. 16y³ - 2y

Explanation:

Step1: Find GCF of coefficients and variables

For coefficients 16 and 2, GCF is 2. For variables \(y^3\) and \(y\), GCF is \(y\). So GCF is \(2y\).

Step2: Factor out GCF

Divide each term by \(2y\): \(\frac{16y^3}{2y} - \frac{2y}{2y} = 8y^2 - 1\). Then factor: \(2y(8y^2 - 1)\)

Answer:

\(2y(8y^2 - 1)\)