Which expression is the result of factoring the expression below by taking out its greatest common factor?
$$
12 x^{2}+8=?
$$

Choose 1 answer:
(A) $4\left(3 x^{2}+2\right)$
(B) $4(3 x+2)$
(C) $2(6 x+4)$
(D) $2\left(6 x^{2}+4\right)$

Question

Which expression is the result of factoring the expression below by taking out its greatest common factor?
$$
12 x^{2}+8=?
$$

Choose 1 answer:
(A) $4\left(3 x^{2}+2\right)$
(B) $4(3 x+2)$
(C) $2(6 x+4)$
(D) $2\left(6 x^{2}+4\right)$

Accepted Answer

∻Solution by Steps∻ ‖ step 1 ⋮ Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms in the expression $12x^2 + 8$. ‖ ‖ step 2 ⋮ The GCF of $12x^2$ and $8$ is $4$. ‖ ‖ step 3 ⋮ Factor out the GCF from the expression: $4(3x^2 + 2)$. ‖ ***A*** ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Factoring by GCF⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹To factor an expression by taking out its greatest common factor, divide each term by the GCF and write the expression as the product of the GCF and the resulting simplified expression.⚹◊What is the greatest common factor of the expression $12x^{2}+8$?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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