Answer:
a) 3x + 18 = 3(x + 6)
b) 2x - 14 = 2(x - 7)
c) 6x + 4 = 2(3x + 2)
d) 9x - 15 = 3(3x - 5)
Explanation:
In each chase, find the greatest common factor (GCF) of each term. Then divide both terms by the GCF.
a) GCF = 3; 3x + 18 = 3(x + 6)
b) GCF = 2; 2x - 14 = 2(x - 7)
c) GCF = 2; 6x + 4 = 2(3x + 2)
d) GCF = 3; 9x - 15 = 3(3x - 5)