Question

Factor the expression 4x + 32. Explain each step you take in the process.
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Answer 1

The GCF of 4x and 32 is 4, so the first step is to divide each term by 4. The quotients are x and 8. The factored expression will be 4(x + 8).

Answer 2

4(x + 8)

Explanation:

4x and 32 are both divisible by 4, so divide the equation by 4, and multiply the 4 by the result, which is x + 8, so the answer is 4(x + 8) because x + 8 cannot be simplified anymore.