Identify GCF: Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms in the expression. The terms are 24 and −16x. The GCF of 24 and 16 is 8.
Factor out GCF: Factor out the GCF from each term in the expression. The expression 24−16x can be written as 8(3)−8(2x).
Combine factored terms: Combine the factored terms under a common factor. The expression becomes 8(3−2x).
Check for further factoring: Check to ensure that the expression is fully factored and that there are no further common factors or special factoring rules that apply. The expression 3−2x cannot be factored further, so the final factored form is 8(3−2x).
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