Question

Factor each expression 36abc +54ad

Answer 1

18a(2bc + 3d)

Explanation:

36abc + 54ad

Step 1: Find the Highest Common Factor of each

36abc = 2×2×3×3×a×b×c = 18a × 2bc

54ad = 2×3×3×3×a×d = 18a × 3d

HCF = 2×3×3×a = 18a

Step 2: Factor out with HCF

18a(2bc + 3d)