We want to factor out the coefficient of the variable term in the given expression.
- 6y - 18The coefficient is equal to - 6. Let's split into factors - 6y and - 18. One of the factors should be equal to - 6.
- 6y&= - 6* y
- 18&= - 6* 3
- 18 is divisible by - 6, so we can factor out - 6.