Question

Factor the expression using the GCF. 38x + 80

Factored expression:

Answer 1

2(19x+40)

Explanation:

Factors:

38: 1, 2, 19 and 38.

80: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 40, and 80.

The highest (greatest) number they have in common is 2. Therefore, the GCF is 2.

Factoring:

38/2= 19

80/2=40

2(19x+40)