Using properties of operations to factor 8w+ 16 using GCF

Answer 1

To factor 8w + 16 using the GCF (Greatest Common Factor) method, we need to find the largest factor that both terms share.

First, we need to find the GCF of 8w and 16. The GCF of 8 and 16 is 8.

Next, we divide both terms by the GCF (8) to factor it out:
8w ÷ 8 = w
16 ÷ 8 = 2

So, 8w + 16 can be factored as:
8w + 16 = 8(w + 2)