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Factor the following polynomial using the greatest common factor. If the expression cannot be factored, enter the expression as is. 3y+18

Factor the following polynomial using the greatest common factor. If the expression-example-1
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Given the following polynomial,


3y+18

We can factor it as follows;


\begin{gathered} 3y+18 \\ \text{The greatest common factor is 3} \\ We\text{ factor out 3 and we have;} \\ 3(y+6) \end{gathered}

ANSWER:


3(y+6)

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