What is a factor of: 104x^3-52x^8?

Question

I can't figure out the process of this problem.

Answer 1

Note that both terms have x to a power (3 and 8), and that 104 is divisible by 52. So factor out 52 and x to the lowest power (3).

52 x^3 * (2 - x^5)

Answer 2

so if i factor it out i would get 2x^3-1x^8?

Answer 3

You don't have to put "1" in front of the x^8. You did not factor out the common factor of x^3.

I already gave you the factored answer.