Glencoe Math: Course 2, Volume 2
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8. Factor Linear Expressions
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Exercise 4 Page 418

Find the product of the common prime factors.

12(3x+2)

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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.
36x + 24
12 * 3x + 24
12 * 3x + 12 *2
12(3x+2)