Question

Factor this expression using the GCF (greatest common factor) and then explain how you can verify your answer:

6
a
b
+
8
a

Answer 1

Answer:

• 2a(3b + 4)

Step-by-step explanation:

Factorize each term and use GCF

• 6ab + 8a =
• 2*3*a*b + 2*2*2*a =
• 2*a(3*b + 2*2) =
• 2a(3b + 4)

Here 2a is the GCF