Question

Factor the linear expression 16p- 24 using the greatest common factor of

the terms.

A. 8(2p-3)
B. 8(2p+3)
C. 8(2p-24)
D. 16(p-2)

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

16 and 24 are both common factors of 8. It would be subtract 3 as the linear expression has subtract 24 therefore it would not be add 3 but rather subtract 3, remember the rules

++ = +

+- = -

-- = -

Answer 2

The Answer should be A