Highest Common Factor

Key term for Edexcel GCSE Mathematics, used in Notation and Manipulation.

Definition

The largest factor that divides two or more algebraic terms or numbers exactly.

Exam Context

Highest Common Factor appears in Edexcel GCSE Mathematics revision content for Algebra, especially Notation and Manipulation and Expression Simplification.

Algebra Notation and Manipulation Expression Simplification

Found in Revision Notes

Algebra

Expanding and Factorising Quadratics

Notation and Manipulation • Expression Simplification

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Related Key Terms

AC Method / Decomposition Binomial Coefficient Constant term

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