Question

What is the factored form of 3x+24y?

Answer 1

3 ( x + 8 y )

Explanation:

Since 3 is the LCM ( lowest common multiple ) which goes into both numbers, it will go on the outside of the brackets. To get the insides of the brackets you have to divide the original expression by 3

3 ÷ 3 x = x

24 y ÷ 3 = 8 y

And our final factored form is 3 ( x + 8 y )

Answer 2

Both 3 and 24 have 3 in common. This means that you can factor a three out of this equation like so:

3(x + 8y)

If you distribute the three back into the equation then you would then get 3x + 24y (the equation before factoring)

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