Question

What number fills in the blank to complete the factorization of 3x + 24?


(x + 8)

Answer 1

The factor form of given expression is 3(x+8) so the required number is 3.

Explanation:

The given expression is

`3x+24`

Write the factors of each term.

`3x+24=3* x+3* 8`

In both terms, 3 is a common factor.

Take out the common factor 3.

`3x+24=3(x+8)`

The factor form of given expression is 3(x+8). The factor (x+8) is given, therefore the required number is 3.