Question

Factor the expression.

4x + 12

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Note that both terms, 4x and 12, have something in common.

In math, this "something" is known as the greatest common factor, or g.c.f.

4x and 12 have a g.c.f. of 4, so that's what we factor out.

First, we divide both 4x and 12 by 4. We obtain

x+3

Put parentheses around x+3. You'll see why in a second

(x+3)

Now, put 4 outside the parentheses (4 is what we factored out)

4(x+3)

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Answer 2

4(x+3)

Explanation:

It looks like in both terms, they are divisible by 4.

Therefore, let us take out the 4.

4*x + 4*3 =

4(x+3)

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