Question

What is the GCF of 12y-8

Answer 1

GCF is 4

Explanation:

12 = 2*2*3

8 = 2*2*2

Picking out common prime factors, the GCF is 2*2 = 4 (answer)

And the factors of 12y - 8 are found by dividing each term by the GCF

= 4(3y - 2)