To factor the expression \( 24n - 32 \) using the greatest common factor (GCF), we first need to identify the GCF of the two coefficients, which are 24 and 32.
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Find the GCF:
- The factors of 24 are: \( 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24 \)
- The factors of 32 are: \( 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 \)
- The greatest common factor of 24 and 32 is \( 8 \).
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Factor out the GCF from the expression: \[ 24n - 32 = 8(3n - 4) \]
So, the factored form of \( 24n - 32 \) using the GCF is: \[ 8(3n - 4) \]