factor 4a+6

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to factor 4a+6, first look for the greatest common factor of the two terms. In this case, the greatest common factor is 2.

Next, divide each term by the greatest common factor:
4a ÷ 2 = 2a
6 ÷ 2 = 3

Therefore, 4a+6 can be factored as 2(2a + 3)