Identify GCF: Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the two terms in the expression 14x2y5z3 and 3y4. The GCF is the largest factor that divides both terms. Since there is no common factor involving x or z, and the smallest power of y in both terms is y4, the GCF is 3y4.
Factor Out GCF: Factor out the GCF from the expression.We write the original expression as the GCF multiplied by what is left in each term after dividing by the GCF.14x2y5z3+3y4=3y4(314×x2y5−4z3+1)
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression inside the parentheses.Divide 14 by 3 and subtract the exponents of y (5−4=1).3y4(314×x2y5−4z3+1)=3y4(4x2yz3+1)
Check for Factors: Check for any additional common factors or special products that could be factored further.The expression inside the parentheses, 4x2yz3+1, does not have any common factors and is not a special product (such as a difference of squares or a perfect square trinomial). Therefore, the expression is fully factored.
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