Question

Factorize the following completely

1. 4p+2pr+6pz
2. ax + bx + cx

Answer 1

1. 2p(2 + r + 3z)

2. x(a + b + c)

Explanation:

1. The greatest common factor is 2p.

4p+2pr+6pz = 2p(2 + r + 3z)

2. The greatest common factor is x.

ax + bx + cx = x(a + b + c)