Q. Factor 24k+36q−12 to identify the equivalent expressions.Choose 2 answers:A 12(2k+3q−1)B 3(8k+12q−4)c 6(3k+6q−12)D 12(2k+3q)
Identify GCF: Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms in the expression 24k+36q−12. The GCF of 24, 36, and 12 is 12.
Factor Out GCF: Factor out the GCF from each term in the expression. 24k+36q−12=12(2k)+12(3q)−12(1)
Simplify Factored Expression: Simplify the factored expression by combining the terms inside the parentheses. 24k+36q−12=12(2k+3q−1)
Check Answer Choices: Check the answer choices to see which ones are equivalent to the simplified expression.The correct factored expression is 12(2k+3q−1), so option A is correct.
Check Other Choices: Check the other answer choices for equivalence by simplifying them if necessary.Option B: 3(8k+12q−4)=3(8k)+3(12q)−3(4)=24k+36q−12, which is the original expression, so option B is also correct.Option C: 6(3k+6q−12) simplifies to 6(3k)+6(6q)−6(12)=18k+36q−72, which is not equivalent to the original expression.Option D: 12(2k+3q) simplifies to 12(2k)+12(3q)=24k+36q, which lacks the −12 term from the original expression, so it is not equivalent.
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