Identify GCF: Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the two terms in the expression 27x3y2z5 and 17y6z. The GCF is the largest expression that divides both terms. In this case, the GCF is y2z, since it is the highest power of y and z that is present in both terms.
Factor out GCF: Factor out the GCF from the expression.We write the expression as y2z times the remaining factors from each term.27x3y2z5+17y6z=y2z(27x3z4+17y4)
Check for Factors: Check for any additional common factors or special products in the remaining expression inside the parentheses.The terms 27x3z4 and 17y4 do not have any further common factors, and they do not form any special products such as a difference of squares or a perfect square trinomial.
Write Final Form: Write the final factored form of the expression.The completely factored form of the expression is y2z(27x3z4+17y4).
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