Question

More Factoring:
6x(a+b) -4y(a+b)

Answer 1

Take out (a+b) as common
(a+b)(6x-4y)

Answer 2

2(a+b)(3x-2y)

Answer 3

Can you explain the reason for these steps?

Answer 4

6x(a+b)-4y(a+b)


Factor
factor
One of two or more expressions that are multiplied together to get a product. out the GCF
GCF
G reatest C ommon F actor; the largest number that divides two or more numbers evenly. of 2(a+b) from each term
term
Any expression written as a product or quotient. Example: 2xy , , or in the polynomial
polynomial
An algebraic expression consisting of one or more summed terms, each term consisting of a constant multiplier and one or more variables raised to integral powers. .

2(a+b)(3x)+2(a+b)(-2y)


Factor
factor
One of two or more expressions that are multiplied together to get a product. out the GCF
GCF
G reatest C ommon F actor; the largest number that divides two or more numbers evenly. of 2(a+b) from 6x(a+b)-4y(a+b).

2(a+b)(3x-2y)