Question

find the gcf for the given list.

(y^4, y^6, y^2)

the gcf is

Explanation:

⚡ Using what you learned: factoring monomials

Step 1: Identify the terms

The given list of terms is:

$$ y^4, y^6, y^2 $$

Step 2: Find the lowest exponent

For variable terms with the same base, the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) is the base raised to the smallest exponent in the list:

$$ \min(4, 6, 2) = 2 $$

Thus, the GCF is:

$$ y^2 $$

Answer:

\( y^2 \)