To use the Distributive Property in reverse, we have to find the greatest common factor (GCF) between the terms.
36x&= 2 * 2 * 3 * 3 * x
24&= 2 * 2 * 2 * 3In this case, the GCF is the product of the prime factors.
2 * 2 * 3 = 12
Let's factor out the GCF for our expression.