Q. Factor 60−36w to identify the equivalent expressions.Choose 2 answers:A 6(10−6w)B 4(15−8w)C 12(5−3w)D 3(20+12w)
Determine GCF of 60 and −36w: Determine the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of 60 and −36w.The GCF of 60 and 36 is 12, and since we are also factoring out a variable w, the GCF of 60 and −36w is −36w0.
Write factored form using GCF: Write 60−36w in the factored form using the GCF.The factored form of 60−36w is 12(5−3w).
Compare with given choices: Compare the factored form with the given choices to identify the equivalent expressions.The factored form we found is 12w(5−3w), but we need to compare it with the given choices without the variable w, as the choices are in terms of 60−36w, not 60w−36w2. Therefore, the correct factored form to compare is 12(5−3w).
Choose equivalent expressions: Choose the equivalent expressions for 60−36w from the given choices.Looking at the choices:A) 6(10−6w) is not equivalent because 6 is not the GCF.B) 4(15−8w) is not equivalent because 4 is not the GCF and the factors are incorrect.C) 12(5−3w) is equivalent because it matches the factored form we found.D) 3(20+12w) is not equivalent because the sign of the second term is positive and the factors are incorrect.
Confirm correct choices: Confirm the correct choices.The correct choices that are equivalent to the factored expression of 60−36w are:C) 12(5−3w)
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