Question

Factor 16v–2w.
Write your answer as a product with a whole number greater than 1.

Answer 1

To factor the expression \(16v - 2w\), we can look for the greatest common factor (GCF) of the two terms.

The terms are \(16v\) and \(2w\).

The GCF of \(16v\) and \(2w\) is \(2\).

Now we can factor \(2\) out of the expression:

\[
16v - 2w = 2(8v - w)
\]

So the factored form of \(16v - 2w\) is:

\[
2(8v - w)
\]

This is a product with a whole number greater than 1 (which is 2).