What is the GCF of the terms of the polynomial - 15y4 + 12y2 - 9y

The answer to your question is GCF = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Polynomial

-15y⁴ + 12y² - 9y

Process

1. - Find the Greatest common factor of the coefficients

15 12 9 2

15 6 3 2

15 3 3 3

5 1 1 5

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The GCF of the coefficients is 3

2. - Find the GCF of the variables

y⁴ y² y here, the GCF is the variable with the higher exponent

repeated in all the terms

The GCF = y

3. - Conclusion

The GCF of the polynomial is 3y

Step-by-step explanation:

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