Glencoe Math: Course 2, Volume 2
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8. Factor Linear Expressions
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Exercise 6 Page 418

Find the product of the common prime factors.

2 (7x -8y)

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To use the Distributive Property in reverse, we have to find the greatest common factor (GCF) between the terms. 14x&= 2 * 7 * x 16y&= 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * y In this case, the GCF is the only prime factor, 2. Let's factor out the GCF for our expression.
14x-16y
2 * 7x-16y
2 * 7x-2 *8y
2 (7x -8y)