Factor 12y+6 using the GCF.

Answer 1

To factor the expression \(12y + 6\) using the greatest common factor (GCF), first find the GCF of the coefficients (12 and 6).

The GCF of 12 and 6 is 6.

Now, factor out the GCF from the expression:

\[ 12y + 6 = 6(2y) + 6(1) \]

This can be written as:

\[ 12y + 6 = 6(2y + 1) \]

So, the factored form of \(12y + 6\) is:

\[ \boxed{6(2y + 1)} \]