Question

find the greatest common factor.
9h , 3h²
write your answer as a constant times a product of single variables raised to exponents.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze coefficients

Find GCF of 9 and 3. Factors of 9: 1, 3, 9; Factors of 3: 1, 3. GCF is 3.

Step2: Analyze variable \( h \)

For \( h \) in \( 9h \) (exponent 1) and \( 3h^2 \) (exponent 2), take the lowest exponent: \( h^1 = h \).

Step3: Combine

Multiply GCF of coefficients and GCF of variables: \( 3 \times h = 3h \).

Answer:

\( 3h \)