Elementary Algebra

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285194055
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 6 - Factoring, Solving Equations, and Problem Solving - 6.1 - Factoring by Using the Distributive Property - Problem Set 6.1 - Page 242: 1

Answer

6y

Work Step by Step

When we are looking at the greatest common factor, we are trying to find the greatest expression that can be multiplied by a whole number to get both expressions. 24y and 30xy both have the common factors of 6 and y, so the greatest common factor is 6y.
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