Question 672106
It is a common multiplier to each variable, so it can be factored out of each variable.
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Consider simplifying a fraction, {{{12/18}}} they both have a common factor 6,
{{{(12/18) = (6/6)(2/3)}}}
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To your example, let's say its 32-12 then it is equal to 4(8-3), which is equal to 4(8) - 4(3).
In that example, y is 8 and x is 3
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