What is the GCF of (27x) and (9x^2)?

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Marvin V.
Jun 13, 2017

9x

Explanation:

The GCF is 9x because we can divide both 27x and 9x^2 by 9x.

(27x)/(9x)=3

(9x^2)/(9x)=x

This is what is happening:

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