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30a + 39b what is the answer

User Bulvak
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Answer:


3(10a + 13b)

Explanation:

1) Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF).

GCF = 3

2) Factor out the GCF. (Write the GCF first. Then, in parentheses, divide each term by the GCF.)


3( (30a)/(3) + (39b)/(3) )

3) Simplify.


3(10a + 13b)

Therefor, the answer is 3 ( 10a + 13b)

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