Question

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identify the greatest common factor of 48byz and 36w³y³.
answer attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Find GCF of coefficients

Prime factors: $48=2^4\times3$, $36=2^2\times3^2$. GCF is $2^2\times3=12$.

Step2: Find common variables

For variables: $48byz$ has $b,y,z$; $36w^3y^3$ has $w,y$. Only common variable is $y$ (lowest power is $y^1=y$).

Step3: Combine GCF parts

Multiply coefficient GCF and common variable.

Answer:

$12y$