Transcript text: $18 v^{4} w^{6}-14 v w^{4} x^{5}$
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the Terms
We start with the expression \(18 v^{4} w^{6} - 14 v w^{4} x^{5}\). The two terms are \(18 v^{4} w^{6}\) and \(14 v w^{4} x^{5}\).
Step 2: Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)
Next, we determine the GCF of the two terms. The GCF is \(2 v w^{4}\), which is the highest power of each variable that appears in both terms.
Step 3: Factor Out the GCF
We factor the GCF out of the expression:
\[
18 v^{4} w^{6} - 14 v w^{4} x^{5} = 2 v w^{4} \left( \frac{18 v^{4} w^{6}}{2 v w^{4}} - \frac{14 v w^{4} x^{5}}{2 v w^{4}} \right)
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
2 v w^{4} \left( 9 v^{3} w^{2} - 7 x^{5} \right)
\]
Step 4: Write the Final Factored Form
The final factored form of the expression is:
\[
2 v w^{4} \left( 9 v^{3} w^{2} - 7 x^{5} \right)
\]