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Factor the expression using the GCF.
The expression 18a-12 factored is

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Answer:

The answer is 6(3a + 2)

Explanation:

The GCF of 18 and 12 is 6 so then what time 6 gives you 18a and 12? 6x3a=18a and 6x2=12 and then just put your GCF (6) outside the parenthesis and then you factors inside the parenthesis. Don't forget to put the variable and the signs.

User Qupera
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Answer: 6(3a-2)

Explanation:

The greatest common factor (GCF) of 18a and -12 is 6. Therefore,

18a-12=6()=6(3a-2)

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