Q. Factor 24j−16 to identify the equivalent expressions.Choose 2 answers:(A) 8(3j−2)(B) 6(4j−2j)(C) 4(6j−4)(D) 2(12−8)
Identify GCF: Step Title: Identify the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)Concise Step Description: Find the greatest common factor of 24 and 16.Step Calculation: The GCF of 24 and 16 is 8.
Factor Out GCF: Step Title: Factor Out the GCFConcise Step Description: Factor out the GCF from the expression 24j−16.Step Calculation: Factoring out 8 gives 8(3j−2).
Verify Options: Step Title: Verify the OptionsConcise Step Description: Verify which of the given options match the factored expression.Step Calculation: The correct factored expression is 8(3j−2), which matches option A.Option B simplifies to 6(2j), which is not equivalent to the original expression.Option C simplifies to 4(6j−4), which is not equivalent to the original expression.Option D simplifies to 2(12j−8j), which is not equivalent to the original expression.