SOLUTION: factor out GCF 4x+8 I dont understand this problem

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Question 88222: factor out GCF 4x+8 I dont understand this problem
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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factor out GCF 4x+8
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GCF means "greatest common factor"
You have an expression with two terms: 4x and 8
The GCF in these two terms is 4.
Factor out the 4 as follows:
4x+8 = 4(x+2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.