Factor 4x-12

Problem

4*x−12

Solution

1. Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms 4*x and 12

2. Determine that the number 4 is the largest integer that divides both 4 and 12 evenly.

3. Factor out the GCF from each term by dividing 4*x by 4 and 12 by 4

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

Final Answer

4*x−12=4*(x−3)

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