The greatest common factor (GCF) of 18m and 24n is 6.
To factor, we divide both terms by the GCF:
(18m/6) - (24n/6)
Simplifying, we get:
3m - 4n
Factor 18m − 24n using the GCF
3 answers
Factor 18m − 24n using the GCF. (1 point)
Responses
3(6m − 12n)
3 Left Parenthesis 6 m minus 12 n Right Parenthesis
6(3m − 4n)
6 Left Parenthesis 3 m minus 4 n Right Parenthesis
2(9m − 12n)
2 Left Parenthesis 9 m minus 12 n Right Parenthesis
9(2m − 3n)
Responses
3(6m − 12n)
3 Left Parenthesis 6 m minus 12 n Right Parenthesis
6(3m − 4n)
6 Left Parenthesis 3 m minus 4 n Right Parenthesis
2(9m − 12n)
2 Left Parenthesis 9 m minus 12 n Right Parenthesis
9(2m − 3n)
The correct factorization of 18m - 24n using the GCF is:
6(3m - 4n)
6(3m - 4n)