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Factor the expression using the GCF.

Factor the expression using the GCF.-example-1
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Answer:

4(4x+3y)

Explanation:

1 Find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF).

GCF = 44

2 Factor out the GCF. (Write the GCF first. Then, in parentheses, divide each term by the GCF.)

4(4/16x+4/12y)

3 Simplify each term in parentheses.

4(4x+3y)

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