Question

Factor the following polynomial using the greatest common factor. If the expression cannot be factored, enter the expression as is. 3y+18

Answer 1

Given the following polynomial,

`3y+18`

We can factor it as follows;

`\begin{gathered} 3y+18 \\ \text{The greatest common factor is 3} \\ We\text{ factor out 3 and we have;} \\ 3(y+6) \end{gathered}`

ANSWER:

`3(y+6)`