(Factoring Algebraic Expressions HC)
Three students were asked to rewrite the expression 36x³+16x⁵ using a common factor. The rewritten expressions are shown in the table.
Part A: Did Student A rewrite the expression correctly using a common factor? Explain. (3 points)
Part B: Did Student B rewrite the expression correctly using a common factor? Explain. (3 points)
Part C: Did Student C rewrite the expression correctly using a common factor? Explain. (3 points)
Part D: Rewrite the expression using a different common factor than what is shown in the table. Choose a common factor that than 1 and a variable. Show every step of your work. (3 points)
