Factor 4x-8

Problem

4*x−8

Solution

1. Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms 4*x and 8

2. Determine that the number 4 is the largest factor that divides both 4 and 8

3. Factor out the GCF by dividing each term by 4 and placing it outside a set of parentheses.

4. Simplify the expression inside the parentheses to get x−2

Final Answer

4*x−8=4*(x−2)

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