Question

Halp how to factor 4x-2

Answer 1

To factor, you do the opposite of what you would in distributive property. You have to find the greatest common factor, or GCF, of 4 and -2.

4 2

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1 | 4 1 | 2

2 | 2

So the GCF is 2. Now we factor the expression.

4x-2

2(2x-1)

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Answer 2

2(2−1)

Explanation:

4−2

Grouping

Common factor

4−2

2(2−1)

Solution

2(2−1)