Factoring Polynomials GCF and Factor By grouping (College Algebra)

The GCF (greatest common factor) of two or more monomials is the product of all their common prime factors.
How to Find a Greatest Common Factor in a Polynomial
Break down every term into prime factors. This step expands the original expression to.
Look for factors that appear in every single term to determine the GCF. ...
Factor the GCF out from every term in front of parentheses and group the remnants inside the parentheses. ...
Multiply each term to simplify.