Question

factor 35y + 42z. write your answer as a product with a whole number greater than 1.

Explanation:

Step1: Find GCF of 35 and 42

Factors of 35: \(1, 5, 7, 35\)
Factors of 42: \(1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 21, 42\)
GCF is \(7\).

Step2: Factor out GCF

\(35y + 42z = 7(5y + 6z)\)

Answer:

\(7(5y + 6z)\)