Q. Factor 99−45f+36b to identify the equivalent expressions.Choose 2 answers:A 9(11−5f+4b)B 3(33−15+12)c 11(9−4f+3b)D 3(33−15f+12b)
Identify GCF: Identify the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of the terms 99, −45f, and 36b. The GCF of 99, −45f, and 36b is 9 because 9 is the largest number that divides evenly into 99, 45, and −45f0.
Factor out GCF: Factor out the GCF from each term.Divide each term by the GCF (9) and write the expression in factored form.99÷9=11−45f÷9=−5f36b÷9=4bSo, the factored form is 9(11−5f+4b).
Divide and write: Check the answer choices to see which ones match the factored form.The correct factored form is 9(11−5f+4b).Looking at the answer choices:A) 9(11−5f+4b) matches the factored form.B) 3(33−15+12) is incorrect because it does not include the variables f and b.C) 11(9−4f+3b) is incorrect because it does not have the correct coefficients when expanded.D) 3(33−15f+12b) is incorrect because it does not have the correct GCF when expanded.
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