Question

The expression 36a+16b factor using the GCF

Answer 1

The greatest colon factor is 4 so the answer would be 4(9a+4b)

Answer 2

Answer:

$4(9a+4b)$

Step-by-step explanation:

the expression $36a+16b$. factor using the GCF

Write the factor for each term

$36a= 3 \cdot 2 \cdot 3 \cdot 2 \cdot a$

$16b= 2 \cdot 2 \cdot 2 \cdot 2 \cdot b$

GCF is the greatest common factor

GCF is 2 times 2 = 4

When we factor out 4 we divide each term by 4

$36a+16b$

$4(9a+4b)$