Factoring Polynomials - GCF

The following diagram shows how to factor polynomials using the Greatest Common Factor (GCF). Scroll down the page for more examples and solutions of factoring the GCF.

 

Examples, videos, worksheets, solutions, and activities to help Algebra 1 students learn how to factor polynomials using the GCF.

Factoring Polynomials - GCF (part 1) Factoring Polynomials
A little background information and an introduction to factoring out the greatest common factor.
Factor:
5x + 10
6x + 12

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Factoring Polynomials - GCF (part 2) Factoring Polynomials
More examples for factoring out the greatest common factor.
Factor:
60x³ - 50 x² 84x³y⁴ - 28x⁵y² + 14x²y²

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Factoring Polynomials - GCF (part 3)
More examples and information for factoring out the greatest common factor.
Factor:
-8x - 12
6x - 15
32x³ - 20x
36x⁴y² - 24xy³ + 44x²y²

Factoring Using the Greatest Common Factor, GCF
Factor out the GCF:
a) 2x³y⁸ + 6x⁴y² + 10x⁵y¹⁰
b) 6a¹⁰b⁸ + 3a⁷b⁴ - 24a⁵b⁶

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