Question

Factor 8x−14. If the expression cannot be factored, write cannot be factored.

Answer 1

Answer: 2(4x-7)

Take the greatest common factor, which in this case is 2.

2( )

8x/2=4x

2(4x )

-14/2=-7

2(4x-7)

And there you have it.

Answer 2

8x=2*4x
14=2*7
8x-14=2*4x-2*7
=2*( 4x - 7 )