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Factor this expression using the GCF (greatest common factor) and then explain how you can verify your answer: 6 a b + 8 a
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Factor this expression using the GCF (greatest common factor) and then explain how you can verify your answer:

6
a
b
+
8
a

User MFarmer
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Answer:

  • 2a(3b + 4)

Explanation:

Factorize each term and use GCF

  • 6ab + 8a =
  • 2*3*a*b + 2*2*2*a =
  • 2*a(3*b + 2*2) =
  • 2a(3b + 4)

Here 2a is the GCF

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