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The polynomial is $\"\"$ .

Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF):

The factors of $\"\"$ .

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The Greatest Common Factor (GCF) is $\"\"$ .

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Simplify the polynomial.

$\"\"$ (Distributive Property: $\"\"$ )

$\"\"$ (Take out common factor)

$\"\"$ (Rewrite the expression)

$\"\"$ (Rewrite the factors)

$\"\"$ (Write factor form)

The simplified polynomial is $\"\"$ .

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The Greatest Common Factor is $\"\"$ and simplified polynomial is $\"\"$ .