Factor 3x+12

Problem

3*x+12

Solution

1. Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms 3*x and 12

2. Determine that the GCF is 3 since 3 divides evenly into both 3 and 12

3. Factor out the GCF from each term by dividing 3*x by 3 and 12 by 3

4. Rewrite the expression as the product of the GCF and the remaining terms inside parentheses.

Final Answer

3*x+12=3*(x+4)

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