In order to understand the correct situation in which to use the word affect or effect, the first thing one must do is have a clear understanding of what each word means. 1  Affect is usually used as a verb. It is an action word that means to produce a change in or influence something. 2  Effect is usually used as a noun.
Shear Factor. The distance a point moves due to shear divided by the perpendicular distance of a point from the invariant line.
For a number, The Greatest Common Factor (GCF) is the largest number that will divided evenly into that number. For example, for 24, the GCF is 12. This page will try to factor your polynomial by finding the GCF first. The GCF will then be divided out of your polynomial.