Question

How do I use the distributive property to factor the expression 18x + 12

Answer 1

6(3x−2)

Explanation:

:Factorize every term to look for all the factors which are common, and then take the entire common simplified factor, the one which uses ALL of them which are common to every term:

=2x3x(3X-2)=6x(3X-2)

Hope it helps

Answer 2

Hello!

Answer:

6(3x+2)

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Explanation:

Distributive property: a(b+c)=ab+ac

First, you had to rewrite the problem down.

`12=6*2`

`18=6*3`

`=6*3x+6*2`

Then you factor it out by the common term of 6.

`6(3x+2)`

Final answer: →
`6(3x+2)`

Hope this helps!

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-Charlie

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