Question

Find the HCF of 8(x2 – 4); 12(x3 +8) and 36(x2

-3x-10).​

Answer 1

The HCF of 24,36,92 can be found by factorising all three numbers:

24=2×2×2×3

36=2×2×3×3

92=2×2×23

Now, common factors are 2 and 2

So, HCF is 2×2=4

Hence, the answer is 4.