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Factoring is the inverse of the distributive property. The terms 2•3 + 2•a both have a greatest common factor of 2. Therefore 2 can be factored out of both terms by dividing both by 2. It becomes 2(3+a).
What is the greatest common factor for 4 + 8x? What is the greatest common factor for 6x + 8? What is the greatest common factor for 6x - 24? For the following problems, factor the given term out of the expression. Be sure to use parentheses when factoring. An example is below: Follow all integer rules! Ex: Factor 3 out of 3x-6 Answer: 3(x-2) Factor 4 out of 12x+8 Do not put spaces between numbers, variables, and signs. 4( ) Factor 3 out of 9x-15 3( ) Factor -2 out of -10x+12 -2( ) Factor -5 out of -25x-30 Factor 7 out of 14x+7 Factor 2 out of 6x+8y-10 Factor -3 out of -9x+18y-3 Factor 5 out of 25a-35 |