Q. Factor 24m−12p+72 to identify the equivalent expressions.Choose 2 answers:A 6(4m+2p+12)B 2(12m−6p+36)c 12(2m−p+6)D 24(m−12p+3)
Identify GCF of terms: Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms 24m, −12p, and 72.The GCF of 24, −12, and 72 is 12.
Factor out GCF from each term: Factor out the GCF from each term.12(2m)−12(p)+12(6)=12(2m−p+6)
Check answer choices: Check each answer choice to see if it matches the factored expression from Step 2.A) 6(4m+2p+12) does not match because when distributed, it gives 24m+12p+72, which has a different sign for the p term.B) 2(12m−6p+36) does not match because when distributed, it gives 24m−12p+72, which is the original expression but not factored by the GCF.C) 12(2m−p+6) matches the factored expression from Step 2.D) 24(m−12p+3) does not match because when distributed, it gives 24m−288p+72, which is not the original expression.
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