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Factor the expression 36x-28 using the GCF

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Answer:


36x-28=4\left(9x-7\right)

Explanation:

A monomial is an algebraic expression consisting of one term, like 36x

The GCF (greatest common factor) of two or more monomials is the product of all their common prime factors.

To factor the GCF out of the expression
36x-28, we do the following:

Rewrite 28 as
4\cdot \:7

Rewrite 36 as
4\cdot \:9


36x-28=4\cdot \:9x-4\cdot \:7

Factor out common term 4


36x-28=4\left(9x-7\right)

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