Create a factorable polynomial with a GCF of 2y. Rewrite that polynomial in two other equivalent forms. Explain how each form was created.

Let us make an example such as 24y². You are given 2y as it GCF. All you need to do is to find a divisible number that can be divided to the given example such as 24y². Finding the GCF or greatest common factor is the factor that divides the numbers. The first step is to find the prime factors of the given polynomial. Then multiply the factors where the numbers are common. IF there are no common factors then the GCF is 1. In the given polynomial, try to factor 24 and y².

6 x 4 x y x y

2 x 3 x 2 x 2 x y x y

the common factors are 2 and y and so its GCF is 2y²