SOLUTION: Factor the expression by taking out the greatest common factor. 4x - 16 Please show me the steps to get the answer. Thanks

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Question 432946: Factor the expression by taking out the greatest common factor.
4x - 16
Please show me the steps to get the answer. Thanks
Answer by belle3833(46) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the largest number we can divide 4x and -16 by is 4 so this is our greatest common factor
4x-16=4%28x-4%29