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Factor 16r+8s.

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

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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.