Factor the expression completely. (1 point)

20b−16
i DONT understand at all.

7 answers

you want to find a number that divides each term of the expression. Note that
20 = 4*5
16 = 4*4
so, you can factor out a 4.
20b-16 = 4*5b - 4*4 = 4(5b-4)
read up on the distributive property
20b -16 = 4 x 5b - 4 x 4 = 4(5b-4)
I checked mine, this is correct
thanks johnny
stop being mean to each other people like come on
show some common kerdasy
also thank you all your all super helpful with checking answers
and for giving answers out although i wouldnt do it but im not you guys so
you do you bye
its 12 x 6
*courtesy not kerdesy, but I'm not gonna make fun of your spelling :)
20b -16 = 4 x 5b - 4 x 4 = 4(5b-4)