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Factoring Polynomials: GCF

Question 2 • FL-1200700-Mathematics for College Algebra MIS

What is the factored form of 8x2 + 12x?

Answer
A
4(4x2 + 8x)
B
4x(2x + 3)
C
8x(x + 4)
D
8x(x2 + 4)

Explanation

The greatest common factor of 8x² and 12x is 4x. Factoring it out gives 8x² + 12x = 4x(2x + 3), which is choice B. Distributing confirms the result: 4x · 2x = 8x² and 4x · 3 = 12x.

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