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(a)Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 72 and 40.
(b)Use the GCF to factor 72 - 40.

(a)Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 72 and 40. (b)Use the GCF to factor 72 - 40.-example-1
User Emboss
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a) 8

b) 72 - 40 = 8 (9 - 5)

Check:
8 (9 -5)
72 - 40

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User Dawidg
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Answer:

(72-40) = 8 x (9-5)

Explanation:

GCF = 8

(72-40) = 8 x (9-5)

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