Factor out the greatest common factor
Find the largest number that divides both terms, then write it outside parentheses.
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Factor out the greatest common factor: 20x − 15. Write it as g(ax + b).
Answer: 5(4x - 3)
Factor out the greatest common factor: 6x − 2. Write it as g(ax + b).
Answer: 2(3x - 1)
Factor out the greatest common factor: 2x + 6. Write it as g(ax + b).
Answer: 2(x + 3)
Tip: Find the largest number that divides both terms, then write it outside parentheses.
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