Factor 16r+8s.

Question

Write your answer as a product with a whole number greater than 1.

Answer 1

To factor the expression $16r+8s$, we look for the greatest common factor (GCF) of the two terms.

The terms are:

• $16r$
• $8s$

The GCF of 16 and 8 is 8. We can factor out 8 from both terms:

$$16r+8s=8(2r+s)$$

So, the factored expression is:

$$8(2r+s)$$

This is in the form of a product with a whole number greater than 1.