Factor 12y + 6 using the GCF

Answer 1

To factor 12y + 6 using the GCF (Greatest Common Factor), we need to find the largest number or term that divides evenly into both 12y and 6.

The GCF of 12y and 6 is 6.

We can now factor out the GCF from both terms:

12y + 6 = 6(2y + 1)

Therefore, 12y + 6 can be factored as 6(2y + 1).