Question

Apply the distributive property to factor out the greatest common factor.
45e -27f

Answer 1

9

Explanation:

(9)(5e) - (9)(3f)

9(5e - 3f)

Answer 2

9 (5e - 3f)

Explanation:

45e -27f

45e = 9*5*e

27f = 9*3*f

The common factor is 9

9*5*e - 9*3*f

9 (5e - 3f)