Q. Apply the distributive property to factor out the greatest common factor of all three terms.14x+21y+7z=
Identify GCF of coefficients: Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the numerical coefficients.The numerical coefficients are 14, 21, and 7.We need to find the largest number that divides all three without a remainder.The GCF of 14, 21, and 7 is 7.
Apply distributive property: Apply the distributive property to factor out the GCF.We will factor out the GCF from each term.The expression becomes 7(2x+3y+z).
Check factored expression: Check the factored expression by distributing the GCF.Multiply 7 by each term inside the parentheses to ensure it gives the original expression.7(2x)+7(3y)+7(z)=14x+21y+7z.
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