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Factor the following expression: 14b + 7a.

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Answer:

2(7b + a)

Explanation:

to factorize u should take the hcf of both number and put it outside the bracket. if u solve it u can see that 2(7b + a) also equals to 14b + 7a when u use distributive property

i hope this helps

User Soulmachine
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Answer:

7(a+2b)

Explanation:

To factor an expression, you want to find the greatest common factor (GCF). I know that 7 can go into both 14 and 7, so my GCF would be 7. If I divide both 7a and 14b by 7, I get a and 2b. This means that my answer would be 7(a+2b) as that simplifies to 7a+14b. Hope that was helpful!

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