Identify GCF: Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the two terms.The GCF of −28 and −21 is −7.The GCF of x4 and x6 is x4.The GCF of y3 and y6 is y3.The GCF of z3 and −210 is z3.So, the GCF of the entire expression is −212.
Factor out GCF: Factor out the GCF from each term in the expression.Divide each term by −7x4y3z3 to see what remains.−28x4y3z3÷−7x4y3z3=4−21x6y6z4÷−7x4y3z3=3x2y3z
Write factored expression: Write the factored expression using the GCF and the remaining terms.The factored expression is −7x4y3z3(4+3x2y3z).
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