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 + 32

Factorization:

4x: 2×2×x

32: 2×2×2×2×2

Highest common factor: 2×2 = 4

4x + 32

(4×x) + (4×8)

Using distributive property:

4(x + 8)