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Identify the GCF and then factor out: 6x2y + 12xy2

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Answer:

6xy(x+2y)

Explanation:

6x²y+12xy²

The GCF between 6 and 12 is 6. Factor out 6.

= 6(x²y+2xy²)

The GCF between x² and x is x. Factor out x.

= 6x(xy+2y²)

The GCF between y and y² is y. Factor out y.

= 6xy(x+2y)

Therefore, the GCF of the expression is 6xy and the factored expression is 6xy(x+2y).

I hope this helps!

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