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Factor 36+21. Write your answer in the form a(b+c) where a is the GCF of 36 and 21.

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3(12+7si yes good luck
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Answer:

3(12 + 7)

Explanation:

To find the GCF of 36 and 21, list out their factors.

36: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36

21: 1, 3, 7, 21

The greatest factor which both numbers share is 3.

Therefore, you can factor 36 + 21 as 3(12 + 7)

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