To use the Distributive Property in reverse, we have to find the greatest common factor (GCF) between the terms.
12x&= 2 * 2 * 3 * x
30y&= 2 * 3 * 5 * yIn this case, the GCF is the product of the common prime factors.
2 * 3 = 6
Let's factor out the GCF for our expression.