Identify Smallest Power: Identify the smallest power of x in all terms.The smallest power of x in the given terms is x2.
List Coefficient Factors: List the factors of the numerical coefficients.The factors of 3 are 1 and 3.The factors of 15 are 1, 3, 5, and 15.The factors of 21 are 1, 3, 11, and 21.
Identify Greatest Common Factor: Identify the greatest common factor among the numerical coefficients.The greatest common factor of 3, 15, and 21 is 3.
Combine GCF with Power: Combine the GCF of the numerical coefficients with the smallest power of x. The GCF of 3x4, 15x3, and 21x2 is 3x2.
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