Problem 19
Question
Factor each polynomial using the greatest common factor. If there is no common factor other than 1 and the polynomial cannot be factored, so state. $$30 x-12$$
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
Therefore, the factored form of \(30x - 12\) is \(6(5x -2)\).
1Step 1: Determine the GCF
Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 30 and 12. The GCF of 30 and 12 is 6.
2Step 2: Factor out the GCF
Factor the GCF out of each term in the polynomial. \(30x - 12 = 6(5x - 2)\)
3Step 3: Write the Final Result
After performing the factorization, the expression should look like this: \(6(5x - 2)\)
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