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The GCF factor the given expression: 21xy + 14y

7(3xy + 2y)
7y(3x + 2)
3(7xy + 14y)
7xy(3 +2)
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User Stevecross
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Answer:

7y

Explanation:

GCF for 21xy+14y is: 7y

because GCF is greatest common factor. y is common for both units so take it out and greatest number that both numers can divide by is 7,

so 7y.

Check:

7y(3x+2)

7y*3x + 7y*2

21yx + 14y

true

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