Factor 2x+8

Problem

2*x+8

Solution

1. Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms 2*x and 8

2. Determine that the number 2 is the largest factor that divides both 2 and 8 evenly.

3. Factor out the GCF by dividing each term by 2 and placing it outside a set of parentheses.

4. Simplify the expression inside the parentheses to get x+4

Final Answer

2*x+8=2*(x+4)

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