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Factor using the GCF 12a - 30 (give BOTH factors)

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To factor the expression \( 12a - 30 \) using the greatest common factor (GCF), we first need to identify the GCF of the coefficients 12 and 30.

The GCF of 12 and 30 is 6.

Now, we can factor out the GCF from the expression:

\[ 12a - 30 = 6(2a - 5) \]

So, the factored form of \( 12a - 30 \) is \( 6(2a - 5) \).

The two factors are:

  1. \( 6 \)
  2. \( 2a - 5 \)