Factor 18m − 24n using the GCF

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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. (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)
The correct factorization of 18m - 24n using the GCF is:

6(3m - 4n)