Question

Factor the algebraic expression
24q - 76u + 104i - 52b - 36i
(help?)

Answer 1

Explanation:

24q-76u+104i-52b-36i

24q-76u-68i-52b

4(6q-19u-17i-13b)

Answer 2

4(6q-19u-13b+17i)

Explanation:

each of the variables is divisble by 4, thus allowing you to factor out 4.