Q. Which expression shows a way to factor 24+14?Choices:(A) 12(2+1)(B) 7(3+2)(C) 6(4+2)(D) 2(12+7)
Identify GCF: Identify the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of 24 and 14. Calculation: Factors of 24 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24. Factors of 14 are 1, 2, 144, 14. The GCF is 2.
Factor Out GCF: Factor out the GCF from the expression 24+14.Calculation: 24+14=2(12+7).
Match Factored Expression: Match the factored expression with the given choices.Calculation: The expression 2(12+7) matches choice (D).
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