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Factor 16a+72 to identify the equivalent expressions. choose 2 answers a.4(4a+18) b.8(2a+9) c.2(8+36a) d.2(8a+72)

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Answer:


\boxed{\sf b. \ 8(2a + 9)}

Explanation:


\sf Factor \: the \: following: \\ \sf \implies 16a + 72 \\ \\ \sf Factor \: 8 \: out \: of \: 16a + 72: \\ \sf \implies 8 * 2a + 8 * 9 \\ \\ \sf \implies 8(2a + 9)

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