Consider the polynomial $3x^7 + 9x^6 + 6x^5$. (a) How many terms does this polynomial have? 3 List the terms. (Enter your answers as a comma-separated list.) $3x^7, 9x^6, 6x^5$ (b) What is the greatest common factor of these terms? $3x^5$ Factor the polynomial $3x^7 + 9x^6 + 6x^5$. (Factor your answer completely.) $3x^5(x^2 + 3x + 2)$
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