Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Algebraic Manipulation (Section 1 - No. 27)
When factorizing an expression, what is a common factor?
A term that appears in only one of the factors.
A number or letter that divides an expression.
A term that only appears once.
A term with the highest power.
Shpjegimi
A common factor can divide into all the terms within an expression.